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There have been some real world tests that show sulfasalazine can cause elevated liver function. It is listed as a a known side effect of the drug, and is considered an acceptable risk.
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Can heat exhaustion cause elevated liver enzymes?
No, dehydration cannot cause elevated liver enzymes. Vitamin deficiency and damage to liver can cause the enzymes of the liver to be elevated.
What is Elevated Liver Function Test?
What is the numbers forElevated liver function studies mine are 790.4
Can being overweight cause elevated liver LFTS?
Yes, overweight is a common cause of elevated LFTs, primarily due to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Can fish oil cause elevated liver enzymes?
no
Does diabetes cause liver enzymes to be elevated?
yes
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some how it cause.
What are the causes of elevated ALT in dogs?
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Can hep a or b vaccines cause elevated liver enzymes?
Can Hepatitis B vaccine elevate liver enzymes
Would having elevated liver enzymes cause vomiting bile?
yes
What does an elevated liver panel mean on a dog?
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Should you be alarmed that your liver level was slightly up while taking sulfasalazine?
no
Are elevated liver enzymes fatal?
Elevated liver enzymes are usually a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a cause.As such the elevated levels of enzymes themselves are unlikely to be deadly, rather it is the condition causing the elevated concentration which is potentially dangerous.A number of conditions can cause elevated liver enzymes leading to abnormal liver function tests:Fatty liver (commonly caused by alcohol, obesity or diabetes)Hepatitis (varying forms including those caused by viral infection and alcohol abuse)HIVCirrhosisLiver cancerNB: This is by no means an exhaustive list.Certain drugs may also affect liver function tests so you should tell your doctor about any prescription, over the counter, legal (alcohol etc.) or illegal drugs that you are taking or have taken.Please see the related links
