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Why Would The Liver Enzymes Of An Infant Be So High?
My nephew of 6 months has been told that his enzymes are at 262, how critical is it for it to be as high as it is? They have to take him to UNM hospital which is almost 3 hours away. Is it safe for them to drive him without being transported by ambulance? Why would his liver enzymes be so high?
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM Thanks for the query.
It can be normal physiologic jaundice which is commonly seen in infants. but this elevation is significant and further tests are necessary. there can be congenital liver disorders or natal hepatitis so this should be ruled out first. It is safe to drive him and i dont think this is an emergency so ambulance is not neccessary.
Wish you good health. Regards
It can be normal physiologic jaundice which is commonly seen in infants. but this elevation is significant and further tests are necessary. there can be congenital liver disorders or natal hepatitis so this should be ruled out first. It is safe to drive him and i dont think this is an emergency so ambulance is not neccessary.
Wish you good health. Regards
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