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Elevated Liver Enzymes. On Medication For High BP, Anxiety. Elevated Levels Due To Alcohol Consumption?

i just had blood work,....was told my live enzymes were elevated,....the dr wants me to come back in a month,if they are still elevated,...he wants to do an ultrasound ,.....im a little nervous,....i take high blood pressure meds and ativan for anxiety and drink on occasion,...I was on vacation the week prior and drank more than usual,..can that be the reason they were elevated???
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Alcohol intake does cause you liver enzymes to be elevated but there are other reasons too. Like viruses which attack the liver , some medications or simply being overweight can cause what is now known as NASH (non alcoholic steatohepatitis). You must get the ultrasound done , also you need to avoid alcohol and have you meds reviewed by your doctor. Also get viral markers- hep B and C done. One time alcohol binge would cause a sudden raise of liver function tests , however a long time sustained intake can cause problems.
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Elevated Liver Enzymes. On Medication For High BP, Anxiety. Elevated Levels Due To Alcohol Consumption?

Alcohol intake does cause you liver enzymes to be elevated but there are other reasons too. Like viruses which attack the liver , some medications or simply being overweight can cause what is now known as NASH (non alcoholic steatohepatitis). You must get the ultrasound done , also you need to avoid alcohol and have you meds reviewed by your doctor. Also get viral markers- hep B and C done. One time alcohol binge would cause a sudden raise of liver function tests , however a long time sustained intake can cause problems.