Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes?

I experienced somewhat high liver enzymes and blurry vision which coincided with taken 10mg of Melatonin daily. I forgot to mention the melatonin to my doctor and she had me tested for different hepatitis, which were all negative. I stopped taken the melatonin and my blood level came down. I ll be back to recheck in a couple of month, but is there any reports of melatonin causing liver problems?
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Liver enzymes may be raised because of various causes. In your case some may be more possible but in every case it requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, Drugs.
Gamma GT is most commonly raised due to alcohol intake and in case you take alcohol, you need to keep a control over it. If you don't take it, you need following tests: hepatitis virus markers, Ultrasound Abdomen and HIDA scan. A lot many times, the liver dysfunction is due to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). So, if you have any evidence of fatty liver in Ultrasound and your other tests are negative, this rise is liver enzyme would be attributed to NAFLD. For this you need to reduce your weight, reduce fat in diet. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Liver enzymes may be raised because of various causes. In your case some may be more possible but in every case it requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement s are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, Drugs. Gamma GT is most commonly raised due to alcohol intake and in case you take alcohol, you need to keep a control over it. If you don t take it, you need following tests: hepatitis virus markers, Ultrasound Abdomen and HIDA scan. A lot many times, the liver dysfunction is due to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). So, if you have any evidence of fatty liver in Ultrasound and your other tests are negative, this rise is liver enzyme would be attributed to NAFLD. For this you need to reduce your weight, reduce fat in diet. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.