I See A Slight Increase In "LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE" Which Is 233. Is There Anything I Should Be Worried

Posted on Tue, 11 Feb 2025

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Question : I did my Health checkups and under "LIVER FUNCTION PROFILE, SERUM" category I see a slight increase in "LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE" which is 233. Is there anything I should be worried of . Do I need to keep a track of this value in future. If so what tests should I need to do?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Non specific

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query

LDH is a non specific test and can be seen raised in multiple conditions.

It indirectly indicates any sort of damage in tissues mainly respiratory system.

I would like to know what were your symptoms during the viral fever your had ?
How long were you affected with the infection..?

Waiting for your response

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (28 hours later)

I had throat infection, with running nose . Had cough but not that severe . It lasted for 15 days and I was having antibiotics while taking the blood test. No fever .

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

I would recommend a repeat test now, to see if LDH has reduced. If it has reduced there is no need to worry, as the infection you had could be the reason.

Regards,

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