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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzyme Levels?
My husband recently had a stool sample and the results came back with elevated liver enzymes and blood in the stool. He is going for a colonoscopy next week. He is 48, overwieght, high blood pressure, EBV and sleep apnea. He drinks occasionally. What could the problem be?
Tue, 10 May 2016
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increase in the level of liver enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as "Hepatitis".
You need to test for "HepB & C" serology too as well as "Lipid Profile".
if all causes of hepatitis are ruled out , then
- abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs"
- LOW or fat free diet should be followed
- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports).
- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day
-recheck liver enzymes after 2 to 4 weeks.
wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
increase in the level of liver enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as "Hepatitis".
You need to test for "HepB & C" serology too as well as "Lipid Profile".
if all causes of hepatitis are ruled out , then
- abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs"
- LOW or fat free diet should be followed
- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports).
- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day
-recheck liver enzymes after 2 to 4 weeks.
wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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