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What Causes Low Liver Enzymes In An Elderly Person?
Question: What causes low liver enzymes for a 96year old in a nursing home and what should be the treatment/
Brief Answer:
Age/Malnutrition / advanced liver disease etc
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are various factors causing low liver enzymes. However, I want to have a look at the liver enzymes levels first to review and evaluate them further.
1. Age
2. Anemia
3. Malnutrition
4. Chronic liver disease
5. Iron deficiency
Looking forward to have the requested data in.
Dr.Klerida
Age/Malnutrition / advanced liver disease etc
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are various factors causing low liver enzymes. However, I want to have a look at the liver enzymes levels first to review and evaluate them further.
1. Age
2. Anemia
3. Malnutrition
4. Chronic liver disease
5. Iron deficiency
Looking forward to have the requested data in.
Dr.Klerida
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