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Child Tested With High Liver Enzymes. Doubled In Months. Reason And Cure?
My daughter tested with high liver enzymes 4months ago and then tested for causes such as hep. A B AND C. Wilsons ect. . . All negative. We retested her blood for liver enzymes and they have doubled in 4 months time.we have an appointment again with a specialist who gave her an ultrasound 4 months ago wich. Was showing her liver looking fine. What should i be doing or what could this be?
Mon, 18 Feb 2013
Well you didnt mention how old your daughter is.
Elevated enzymes can be sign of any liver damage or bile duct disorder. If she doesnt have any symtpoms then you shouldnt be worried.
Usually when no cause is found then autoimmune hepatitis needs to be considered.
Just do often examination and check enzymes levels, if any symptoms occur then further tests such as liver biopsy and CT must be done.
Wish you good health
Elevated enzymes can be sign of any liver damage or bile duct disorder. If she doesnt have any symtpoms then you shouldnt be worried.
Usually when no cause is found then autoimmune hepatitis needs to be considered.
Just do often examination and check enzymes levels, if any symptoms occur then further tests such as liver biopsy and CT must be done.
Wish you good health
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