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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes When Suffering From Sciatica?
I have had 2 shots in my back for sciatica and now I m having back surgery to relieve pain from sciatica. Pre surgery blood test show slightly elevated liver enzymes. Ast-56. Alt-111 I m a 41 yr old male. Can the damage to my back cause elevated enzymes?
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Short answer:
No, it doesn't.
Detailed answer:
Elevated liver enzymes has notihing to do with sciatica. Elevated liver enzymes indicates liver disease or damages, and most common causes are: hepatitis (B, C or A), drinking alcohol, cirrhosis, cholecystitis, etc.
Dr. Elton Halili
Master of Science in General Medicine
Short answer:
No, it doesn't.
Detailed answer:
Elevated liver enzymes has notihing to do with sciatica. Elevated liver enzymes indicates liver disease or damages, and most common causes are: hepatitis (B, C or A), drinking alcohol, cirrhosis, cholecystitis, etc.
Dr. Elton Halili
Master of Science in General Medicine
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