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How Long Do Elevated Liver Enzymes Take To Come To Normal Levels?

Posted on Wed, 6 May 2015

Question: Good afternoon Doctor,
On the 19/01/2015 I did a blood test and resulted in high liver enzymes. After refraining from alcohol and do a special diet, I repeated the blood test on the 31/03/2015. Although the liver seems to be healing it did not come o normal level and the Platelets count decreased

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Your liver enzymes are not very high.
If it is due to alcohol intake it may take 3-6 months to return to baseline after you quit drinking alcohol.
I would like to know whether ultrasound scan of the abdomen was done. If yes,please upload the report.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Yes it was related to alcohol intake during the Christmas festivities. My worry is the Platelets count which are low. I have not done the ultra sound cause its too expensive.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
USG scan may be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Low platelet count can occur in a number of conditions.
But with history or alcohol intake and liver involvement I want to rule out chronic liver disease.
That is the reason why I asked you to get an ultrasound scan done.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar