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What Causes Increased LFT's And Pain Around Liver Region?
Hi, I had my Gall Bladder removed May 2010 and was fine initially with no problems but shortly before Xmas I began to experience a dull pain just like the pain I had noticed which had led to my having my Gall Bladder removed. Like before it is gradually getting worse in that whilst not unbearable it is now there pretty much most of the time. I have had to stop drinking alcohol altogether as the pain gets sharper and is very uncomfortable and it sometimes spreads to the centre below my ribcage and is now often present in my side/back. I am a bit worried it may be something to do with my liver. I had to stay in hospital for a week after having my second child as my LFT's were elevated. I had to keep having them checked for 12 months before the Dr said they were fine. They were also bad when before I had my Gall Bladder out and for a little while after and the Dr advised it was the 'Reading that says you drink to much alcohol' but I have never been a heavy drinker, perhaps having a 2 - 4 glasses of wine per month at most. Is this something I should worry about? Thank you
I have reviewed your query in detail and here is my advice.
Given your history and current symptoms, it is best to get a liver function test done to assess the current status of liver function. Please follow up with your physician to undergo Liver function test. Further investigations including Ultrasonography may be needed depending on initial results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Increased LFT's And Pain Around Liver Region?
Hello, I have reviewed your query in detail and here is my advice. Given your history and current symptoms, it is best to get a liver function test done to assess the current status of liver function. Please follow up with your physician to undergo Liver function test. Further investigations including Ultrasonography may be needed depending on initial results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician