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Is Hypoparathyroidism And Elevated Levels Of AST And ALT Associated?

I recently had a liver resection for a giant hemangioma. I also have a history (long ago) of thyroid cancer with a thyroidectomy and resultant hypoparathyroidism/hypocalcemia. I am 4 wks out from my liver resection & my AST & ALT are both greater than 4 times the upper limits of normal. I m wondering if there could be a connection between the thyroid/parathyroid issue & the elevated LFTs?
Tue, 26 May 2015
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Hello,
I read your question carefully and i can understand your concern very well.

I would like to tell you that because you had thyroidectomy years ago and now suffering from hypoparathyroidism, which is a common complication after thyroid removal, in my opinion these two (thyroid/parathyroid and elevated LFTs) are not related with each other.

You had elevated LFTs may be due to recent liver resection and so remaining liver tissue is responding to work efficiently and that can increase LFTs for initially few months. You can go for ultrasound of abdomen and discuss with your surgeon to rule out any complication of your liver surgery. If nothing is significant, then mostly your LFTs will be normal within a month or so.

Otherwise, connection between thyroid/parathyroid and 4 times higher LFTs are unlikely.

Hope this answers your question and let me know if you have any further relevant queries.
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Is Hypoparathyroidism And Elevated Levels Of AST And ALT Associated?

Hello, I read your question carefully and i can understand your concern very well. I would like to tell you that because you had thyroidectomy years ago and now suffering from hypoparathyroidism, which is a common complication after thyroid removal, in my opinion these two (thyroid/parathyroid and elevated LFTs) are not related with each other. You had elevated LFTs may be due to recent liver resection and so remaining liver tissue is responding to work efficiently and that can increase LFTs for initially few months. You can go for ultrasound of abdomen and discuss with your surgeon to rule out any complication of your liver surgery. If nothing is significant, then mostly your LFTs will be normal within a month or so. Otherwise, connection between thyroid/parathyroid and 4 times higher LFTs are unlikely. Hope this answers your question and let me know if you have any further relevant queries.