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What would cause wbc of 14.5 and elevated liver enzymes in a 8 year old?
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∙ 6y ago
It could be an infection but without knowing what WBCs are elevated and which liver tests are showing that result, you really need to ask the Doctor Who asked for the tests.
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What are blood enzymes?
Do you mean a blood enzymes test, or more generally, enzymes in the blood? Enzymes are proteins that carry out chemical reactions (as opposed to structural enzymes). Most of the detectable enzymes in the blood come from the various tissues and organs of the body. Abnormal levels may reflect problems with a particular organ. The most common blood enzymes test is for liver enzymes. When the cells of the liver are damaged, such as from a viral infection, their enzymes can leak out and be detected in the blood. Another common test measures enzymes from heart damage, such as from a heart attack.
How many copies of one enzyme are in a cell?
Enzymes can have varying concentrations inside a cell. If the need for an enzyme is small then few enzymes will be in the cell however if there a signal to the cell that would cause a drastic need for more enzymes then the production and thus the concentration would increase.
Why would a child have too many enzymes in blood?
Many cells produce enzymes all over the body, so the answer depends on what the enzymes are. They could be the result of over-production (such as in the case of a hyperactive gland, a tumour or a genetic disease) or they could be released due to tissue damage (such as in heart attack, liver disease, muscle atrophy).
What would Happen if there was an imbalance of certain enzyme in the body?
An imbalance of enzymes could cause a variety of problems.A few results of an imbalance would be:Skin rashesMood swingsBody inflammationFungal infectionsAcneGallstonesArthritisHay FeverPsoriasisIrritable bowelFatigueKidney and Heart diseaseBuild up of toxinsJaundiceMuscle damage
What happens when there is an imbalance of enzymes in the body?
An imbalance of enzymes could cause a variety of problems.A few results of an imbalance would be:Skin rashesMood swingsBody inflammationFungal infectionsAcneGallstonesArthritisHay FeverPsoriasisIrritable bowelFatigueKidney and Heart diseaseBuild up of toxinsJaundiceMuscle damage
Would having elevated liver enzymes cause vomiting bile?
yes
Why would an infant's liver enzyme's be elevated?
There are several things that could be causing your baby's liver enzymes to be elevated. Some of these things include Hepatitis A, B, or C, liver disease, and heart failure.
What would cause Protein in urine and elevated liver enzymes?
Liver enzymes may be elevated in people who take statin drugs, such as Lipitor, they may be elevated in a patient who has pancreatitis or in one who is an alcoholic, fatty liver disease can increase levels, cirrosis.....there are other reasons, but these are most common Protein for prolonged periods, in large amounts can be a sign of renal disease. Sometimes higher protein levels will appear in those who have done very strenuous exercise, like running a marathon or engaged in heavy weight lifting. Either situations needs to be monitored by a health care practitioner
What would happen if your liver did not have enzymes?
You would die. The liver uses enzymes to detoxify the naturally occurring toxic chemicals we both ingest and make as byproducts of our metabolism.
If your liver enzymes are high could this be because of a fatty liver?
Yes, a fatty liver will cause a rise in liver enzymes (as determined by a blood test). However, all other liver conditions will also cause a rise in liver enzymes, so concluding it is due to "fatty liver disease" purely on the the basis of high ALT/AST levels would be foolish. Some liver diseases can be ruled out on exactly how high the enzyme levels are (some require very high levels, and at certain ratios), however that still leaves quite a few possible causes for high liver enzymes. If your liver enzymes remain high, or if you are experiencing other symptoms of liver disease (e.g jaundice, itching, tiredness, indigestion possibly with upper back pain, stabbing pain in either side of the abdomen etc...) , you will be sent for further testing to identify the exact cause of the liver malfunction, and advised as to appropriate treatment. However you may also find that your liver enzymes stabilise by themselves, without need for treatment.
Why would your lipase be elevated with a lacerated liver?
ugh this thing never has answers
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Hi, I have an elevated left diaphragm, and I have found that the phrenic nerve (if paralyzed) will cause the diaphragm to be elevated and not work.
How enzyme function in the liver would be affected in a person with cirrhosis?
The enzyme function would not be as effecient, causing the liver to produce more enzymes.
Why would the liver not produce enzymes?
A lack of Amino Acids.
If you drink the night before a blood test would you liver enzymes show high?
yes it will
Is there a condition that would produce the enzymes the liver excretes in urine without having drank any alcohol?
Common causes of elevated liver enzymes include: O Side effect of medication, such as certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cholesterol medications, antibiotics or anti-seizure medications O Drinking alcohol O Obesity O Diabetes O Elevated triglycerides O Infection, such as viral hepatitis and mononucleosis O Autoimmune disorders of the liver and bile ducts, such as autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis or primary biliary cirrhosis O Metabolic liver disease, such as hemochromatosis or Wilson's disease O Excessive use of certain herbal supplements, such as kava, comfrey, pennyroyal or skullcap O Gallstones O Tumors of the liver, pancreas or bile ducts Bibligraphy: Elevated liver enzymes: What does it mean?. 2006/7. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). I had the same problem and this is what my doctor said: O Alcohol O Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH O Tylenol or some other medication O Hepatitis C Virus O Fat Anyways, if you had only one blood test then the doctor will take another blood test in about a month or so. If the enzymes are still elevated, then he might choose to take another test or try to find the problem. You may want to limit any kind of alcohol beverages or stop some medications before taking the retest so that your enzymes decrease.
What enzymes break down the carbon dioxide in your liver and blood?
there is no enzyme in our blood or liver that is why we exhale air if not we would die because there is to much co2 in our body
