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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes?
Hi Dr. Narasi: My husband is scheduled for a CT in the morning due to high liver enzymes (10 times normal). I am very concerned because everything I have read is not good. Is there something I am not seeing that could be curable? He is 50 years old, type II diabetic. Thank you sir.
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
Hello
Elevated liver enzymes may mean raised ALT,AST,GGT,ALP etc.
Increased ALT,GGT and AST may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.
Your husband may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,viral markers,lipid profile,ultrasound of abdomen.
He is rightly suggested for CT scan.It is very helpful in assessing exact reason.
He may need to take medicines after evaluation.Generally this is a manageable condition.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Elevated liver enzymes may mean raised ALT,AST,GGT,ALP etc.
Increased ALT,GGT and AST may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.
Your husband may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,viral markers,lipid profile,ultrasound of abdomen.
He is rightly suggested for CT scan.It is very helpful in assessing exact reason.
He may need to take medicines after evaluation.Generally this is a manageable condition.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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