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What Causes An Increase In The Enzyme Levels Of The Liver?

I had blood tests done last week and the results showed slightly elevated liver enzymes levels. I am wondering is this serious and what could the cause be. Is there any precautions I can take. I am 64 years. My GP has suggested I have same repeated in 2 months.
Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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it may be serious condition. there are many causes of raised liver enzymes. most common of them are viral hepatitis like hepatitis b and c, fatty liver, alcoholism, autoimmune ds, drugs etc.
you need to be worked in sequence for these various causes.
it may turn out to be a simple disease as fatty liver or life threatening disease like cirrhosis or luver cance.
so get evaluated by a Gastroenterologist as soon as possible.
also workup will also be affected by level of these enzymes, i think basic test should be done before leaving as it is for 2 months in a old age patient. i would suggest go for basic test like viral marker, usg etc uf no significant liver dysfunction noted can wait for 2 months and loose weight in the meantime if obese
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What Causes An Increase In The Enzyme Levels Of The Liver?

it may be serious condition. there are many causes of raised liver enzymes. most common of them are viral hepatitis like hepatitis b and c, fatty liver, alcoholism, autoimmune ds, drugs etc. you need to be worked in sequence for these various causes. it may turn out to be a simple disease as fatty liver or life threatening disease like cirrhosis or luver cance. so get evaluated by a Gastroenterologist as soon as possible. also workup will also be affected by level of these enzymes, i think basic test should be done before leaving as it is for 2 months in a old age patient. i would suggest go for basic test like viral marker, usg etc uf no significant liver dysfunction noted can wait for 2 months and loose weight in the meantime if obese