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my name is Chelsea Hunnel I am 19 yrs old and I weigh 240lbs. my doc has tested me 2 different times and my enzyme levels are high. they did a hepatitis test but it was negative so now they are send me to a radiologists. why would they be sending me to a radiologists for high enzymes?
are you talking about liver enzymes here? if so, noted increase in levels and hepatitis ruled-out. are you an alcoholic beverage drinker? do you have any recent history of travel? your doctor may be considering a pathology somewhere along your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree area, hence, the elevation of your liver enzymes. other things (such as infective and obstructive pathologies) must also be ruled-out. a consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, is best for physical examination and clinical evaluation. your doctor may be sending you to the radiologist for abdominal ultrasound and/or ct-scan for further investigation. other diagnostics (such as bilirubins, blood count, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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What Does High Level Of Enzymes Imply?
hi. are you talking about liver enzymes here? if so, noted increase in levels and hepatitis ruled-out. are you an alcoholic beverage drinker? do you have any recent history of travel? your doctor may be considering a pathology somewhere along your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree area, hence, the elevation of your liver enzymes. other things (such as infective and obstructive pathologies) must also be ruled-out. a consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, is best for physical examination and clinical evaluation. your doctor may be sending you to the radiologist for abdominal ultrasound and/or ct-scan for further investigation. other diagnostics (such as bilirubins, blood count, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye