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Can Flu Cause Elevation In The Liver Enzymes?
I recently had a liver enzyme test and the numbers were elevated. I had what I thought was the flu; vomiting etc. and close to 2 weeks when I wasnt better I went to see a physician and they ordered blood work finding the elevated enzymes. I RARELY drink alcohol and hadnt had any for at least a month or more before I was ill. They followed up with Hepatitis test, all were normal and negative for A-C. I did have the test re-ordered a week later and my levels are now within normal limits. Can the flu cause elevated liver enzymes? What would cause these numbers to fluctuate? I have Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) and Im wondering if I should contact my rheumatologist about the one time elevated enzymes?
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Hello,
Any systemic infection in the body sometimes can cause liver enzymes to rise, what exactly did u suffer with? Any major infection? And what kind of treatment are you on for Scleroderma?
Thank you.
Any systemic infection in the body sometimes can cause liver enzymes to rise, what exactly did u suffer with? Any major infection? And what kind of treatment are you on for Scleroderma?
Thank you.
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