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Suggest Remedy For Rising Liver Enzymes With Swelling And Pain In Joints

I'm a 47 year old female, 5ft 5 in. 145 lbs. I had a blood test with elevated liver enzymes 150 AST and 350 ALT, 1 week later I had another blood test that showed AST at 350 and ALT at 750. My phosphates level was also at a 150 on the second blood test. Doctor had me get a sonogram of my gall bladder, liver and spleen but all showed fine. I have a few swollen glands but have had a respiratory infection with cough so the doctor thought that was most likley from my repiratory infection. Worried about why my liver enzymes are rising rapidly. I'm not an alcohol drinker. I have had swollen hands and achy joints for quite some time but doctors never had any answers - don't know if that is related to this.

Any suggestions?
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
Noted you have elevated liver enzymes with normal USG ...
If you have hypertension induce or by other reason heart failure then also liver enzymes elevated with swelling....ECG can be useful.
Autoimmune conditions also can affect liver.
Hemochromatosis, Wilson disease also are another causes that can elevate liver enzymes.
If liver cause suspected biopsy can be helpful.

Here myositis like muscular problem and celiac disease like malabsorption syndrome also has to ruled out.....

Take care...
Dr.Parth
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Suggest Remedy For Rising Liver Enzymes With Swelling And Pain In Joints

Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you have elevated liver enzymes with normal USG ... If you have hypertension induce or by other reason heart failure then also liver enzymes elevated with swelling....ECG can be useful. Autoimmune conditions also can affect liver. Hemochromatosis, Wilson disease also are another causes that can elevate liver enzymes. If liver cause suspected biopsy can be helpful. Here myositis like muscular problem and celiac disease like malabsorption syndrome also has to ruled out..... Take care... Dr.Parth