liver enzyme reading was 65,now 158,what's up with that?
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yes...he has hepatitis c. alt and ast levels can be normal one month, abnormal the next or comepletly normal. it's the natural consequence to having hcv.\n\nmine was always normal with a few abnormal in between. they couldnt find out what was wrong with me (had many symptoms) until i was 35 when a specialist tested for the actual disease.\n\nif he is having heart issues right now, it could be from the hepatitis c virus itself. hcv is not just a liver disease...it only needs the liver to reproduce it's genetically changed virons.\n\nthe other issue is that with HCV is that the main artery could be affected. \n\nmany dont understand the consequences of the chronicity of HCV until it's too late.\n\nwish i could help you more.
1076921
98.6 is a normal AVERAGE, what ever you usually run is normal for you...if you are concerned talk to your doctor
878124
No need to worry unnecessarily.  However, there are serious conditions that can relate to your liver.  For instance, "cirrhosis" is known as the "silent killer."  The liver deals with over 500 processes within your body, including how you absorb nutrients and excrete toxins.\n\nTo find out how your liver is doing, go to a real doctor and ask them to run some basic lab work, including liver enzymes and liver function.  Hopefully, all is well.  It is money well spent; whether to find out what is wrong, or to find out there is nothing to worry about.  \n\nIn the meantime, I will pray for a clean bill of health for you!\n\nPeace be with you!
62895
Just because your ALT or AST is elevated, it can be isolated from acute intake of alcohol or drug intake.  Before you get stressed out, repeat liver function testing and follow up for conditions listed above should be discussed with your doctor.
991160
A wide variety of things can cause this.  You can learn about the most common ones by clicking on the different Liver categories on the following list\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/encyclopedia_L-Ln.htm\n\nBest wishes!
561418
There are several reason as to why you can get a high level reading. Certain medications can cause this: Such as Aspirin, acetaminophen, Tylenol etc.......Alcohol use, prescription medication, over weight, Cholesterol can even cause these tests to be high as well. More serious causes can include viral hepatitis and mononucleosis, Autoimmune disorders of the liver and bile ducts, vitamin supplements and certain herbal supplements, Tumors of the liver or bile ducts.
811214
I had the same problem, but before I tell u my story, did you test him against all the Hepatitis strands (A,B &C) if u did and negative then let me tell u my story, could apply to him.\n\nI spent months doing tests and I visited around 6 different doctors trying to find out what was wrong with my liver. Of course, I took the tests over and over again in different labs because liver tests are often not very accurate so I had to make sure.\n\nAnyways, to cut a long story short I discovered that I had no physical disease but I had a hereditary problem called "fatty liver syndrome" this bascially means that my liver accumulates fats more than normal people. There is no cure, what you can do is cut down on fatty food like cheese, burgers, milk, pizza etc and lose weight. In other words switch to healthy food, this is not easy of course, but it is a must to avoid damage to the liver. \n\nTalk to your doctor about fatty liver syndrome and check with his parents to see if they had a similar condition, better yet have them tested because it is hereiditary.\n\nGood luck.
700113
my only guess would be an upper right quadrant ultrasound.  That is where you liver is located.  The reason looks like abnormal liver functions test.
610087
The lab values you have given are not that far off from normal.  Don't jump the gun thinking you have something majorly wrong, talk to your doc!!!
1119512
Why is your liver enlarged?? Did they damage your bile ducts during surgery? Have you been tested for Hepatitis? You really, really, need a second opinion!
899769
It depends on a lot of things, such as if you were just near it or if you were sitting in a cloud of it, your weight, how much water you drink, whether you used drugs regularly previously, etc. I wouldn't worry about it too much though. Just drink a lot of water between now and the test and you should be fine. Also, depending on how negligible the results are to your test, they might assume something like that has happened or that there was an error and retest you anyways.
919728
Sounds to me like a doctor has been trying to scare you.   Your numbers are fine.   It makes me crazy to see people worried about varying between 80-130.   This tells me that SOMEone has been spooking them about diabetes.   Yes, diabetes is a big problem in our country, but it's also big business.   The profits involved in the testing devices and medication is tremendous.    Some companies will give you a free tester because you will then use their products (via prescription) for the rest of your life, and may not need them.\n\nTrue diabetics have blood sugars like mine, 400s up, or like my cousins, which go from 30 - 400 in one day.   It is irritating as heck to hear people fretting about their blood sugar going up to 130  (usually after eating a chocolate cake).    A doctor or someone is telling them they are potential diabetics, instead of guiding them toward more healthy eating habits.    I have seen this too often lately, and hope people will be responsible and get a second opinion before getting treatment for a disease they don't have.   \n\nGood luck to you!!!!
301794
I think you're referring to ketones, and 20 or below is a small amount, nothing to worry about.\n\ncheck this out   http://www.diaglab.vet.cornell.edu/clinpath/modules/ua-rout/ketstix.htm
42386
Really depends on the clinical scenario and exactly which liver enzymes you are referring to.  I would suggest emedicine as a good web resource for you.  In general Liver enzymes can be elevated by anything that injures hepatocytes (liver cells).  This can be due to infection, decreased blood drainage or decreased blood supply or secondary to a toxin or toxic effect of a medication.  Liver enzyme elevation is very nonspecefic. There are also some congenital inborn errors of metabolism that cause elevated enzymes.\nA brief list:\nCongestive heart failure\nHepatitis: viral or autoimmune\nTrauma\nWilson's disease (copper metabolism)\nHemochromatosis (iron storage disease)\nMetastatic disease or primary liver cancer\nMono\nSome leukemias\nShock\nGall stones\nBlood clots in the liver\nSome blood pressure and cholesterol meds\ntylenol\nseizure meds\nalcohol\nbirth controll pills\nheparin\niron pills\nanxiety pills\naspirin\nibuprofen\n\nThe bottom line is lots of things can cause this and the results need to be looked at in light of the clinical situation and pattern of other lab values.  Quite often the cause is not serious but it can be so it is very important to follow up with a qualified medical professional.  I hope this helps and would check the emedicine site for more info.  Be careful what you learn on non-regulated internet sites like this one.
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You are absolutely correct when you say that some of these tests are inaccurate.My sister who was 47 was diagnosed with gall stones and it took weeks for her to get the surgery and it was then they discovered she had 3rd stage pancreatic cancer.Do yourself a favour and get that mri sooner rather than later to ensure a correct diagnosis. Hope it all goes well.
980404
normal liver pHi of 6.99 +/- 0.03
1146816
Elevated liver enzymes are a direct result of hepatic (liver) cell destruction. This could be caused by many different things including hepatitis, cirrhosis, obstructions, and cancer. To name a few, of course there are others. Your physician would be able to identify which enzymes are elevated. There are several different enzymes which are tested (ask you MD). This question is hard to answer because it depends on what your diagnosis is. For instance if you have acute hepatitis, then no your enzymes would not decrease. It really depends on what the cause is. I wish you luck. :) Think positive!\n\n\n*** Just an FYI: secondary to the next person's response. A nephrologist studies Kidneys, not the liver. I would go to either your primary care doctor or a GI specialist, not a nephrologist.