What precautions to be taken to lower liver enzymes?
Patient: I am 35 yrs old and just found out that my blood tests revealed liver enzymes of 241- I do like to drink, but am not an alcoholic, and do not drink every day. How good are my chances of lowering these enzyme levels to within normal limits? will I have liver disease for the rest of my life, or will it resolve? Doctor: Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Elevation of liver enzymes suggest injury to liver cells.There are many other causes for elevation of liver enzymes apart from alcohol intake  like Hepatitis B and C virus, wilson disease, autoimmune liver disease for which you need to be tested. So you may visit your doctor for these tests. Also meanwhile what you should do is:1. Avoid alcohol2. If you are overweight or obese then do weight reduction by diet and exercise3. take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300mg tds and Cap evion 400mg odI hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query  I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.