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Why are elevated liver enzymes and abnormal liver functions a concern?
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∙ 13y ago
It is a concern because it indicates the liver is impaired in some way.
Which will lead to an inability to excrete toxins from the body, as well as the livers hundreds of other functions.
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Elevated kidney enzymes?
Kidney issues can cause elevated enzymes. When your kidneys are damaged, your body responds with elevated levels of naturally occurring enzymes.
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 human functions are enzymes involved in?
In what human functions are enzymes involved
Can fish oil cause elevated liver enzymes?
no
Does diabetes cause liver enzymes to be elevated?
yes
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
Is 90 a high count for liver enzymes?
is a elevated count of 90 high for liver enzymes
What causes elevated liver enzymes during pregnancy?
HELLP syndrome is a condition during pregnancy that includes elevated liver enzymes.
Can hep a or b vaccines cause elevated liver enzymes?
Can Hepatitis B vaccine elevate liver enzymes
Do you have a low grade fever and sweating with elevated liver enzymes?
yes
What are functions of enzymes?
Catalyst for proteins
Would having elevated liver enzymes cause vomiting bile?
yes
