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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes?

I have elevated liver enzymes in the 45-65 range. Having ultrasound done and more blood work by specialist. I drink only socially 0-6 drinks per week, don t smoke, eat fairly healthy and all other vitals are good. I weigh about 195 and am 5 10 age 49. I exercise 3-4 times per week.
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Hi

I have gone through your query.

There are 2 main liver enzymes. These are the ALT and the AST. There are usually in the range of 20 to 40. However, to be increased significantly, the enzyme levels need to be increased in the 100s.

However, there are a few things that need to be checked as well. Here are a few tests that can help. These include -
Liver function test
Bilirubin
Ultrasound of the liver
Liver biopsy if needed

Further investigations can be done if any of the results are positive. However, based on what you are describing, it sounds like you may have fatty liver.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes?

Hi I have gone through your query. There are 2 main liver enzymes. These are the ALT and the AST. There are usually in the range of 20 to 40. However, to be increased significantly, the enzyme levels need to be increased in the 100s. However, there are a few things that need to be checked as well. Here are a few tests that can help. These include - Liver function test Bilirubin Ultrasound of the liver Liver biopsy if needed Further investigations can be done if any of the results are positive. However, based on what you are describing, it sounds like you may have fatty liver. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni