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Do Dilaudid Shots Cause An Increase In Liver Enzymes?
I had normal liver enzyme test results 3 weeks ago. I ended up in emegency room with pain and pelvic mass wwas discovered. They have me dilaudid pain med by shot three differnt times and sent me home with tablets. Monday my liver enzyme test results were very high. Can that medication be the cause?
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hello,
The cause of high liver enzymes as AST and ALT is related to side effect of Dilaudid shots most likely. Kindly stop further shot intake ahead and get additional therapy for the resolution of drug induced hepatitis condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The cause of high liver enzymes as AST and ALT is related to side effect of Dilaudid shots most likely. Kindly stop further shot intake ahead and get additional therapy for the resolution of drug induced hepatitis condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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