What causes high liver readings?
Patient: HI Doc i'm male 26 years old weight is 84kgs and i recently had a high liver reading and hav since had more test to fing out why..I'm going crazy wondering wat is wrong!!..wen i had the high liver and kidney test i was sick with pnemonia but had not started medication so the meds couldnt be the problem...i hav never done drugs ive been with the same partner for 4 years and had a baby in the last 2 years and nothing was wrong with my partner...i was also sick before i got pnemonia and am constintly tired...i get 3 or four day hangover wenever i drink even if its a small amount im sick the next day!! pls any help would be much appreciated!! Doctor: Thank you for posting your query at HCM.history of increased liver enzymes. further evaluation needed.increase in the level of liver enzymes(AST,ALT) reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as "Hepatitis". it maybe caused by:1. Virus (A, B, C, D, E) 2. Alcohol 3. drug induced (medication)4. Gall bladder or common bile duct pathology 5."Fat excess" further evaluation neededdo following test:1. Viral serology ( hepA, B and C) anti HAV, HBsAg, anti HCV2. lipid profile3. ultrasound abdomenHepA virus is a common cause and self limited disease.You may visit hepatologist and results of above tests as soon as possible.advice:abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs" - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports). - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- walk 30 to 40 minutes everyday.- or swimming is alternative to walking- NO sports and NO jogging-"recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks".if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik