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An ultrasound indicates whether they is any/how much scarring there is of the liver. (The more "echo" that comes back from the liver, the more scarred it is). An ultra sound also shows up whether the liver is enlarged (a sign that it is trying to repair itself from something) or has any abnormalities on it. It's the easiest non-invasive investigative procedure.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo attempt to identify any "obvious" causes for elevated liver enzymes (e.g visible scarring, fatty deposits, or tumors)- it's the less invasive investigatory procedure, the other option being a liver biopsy. An ultra sound can rule out/ rule in the need for a biopsy. However don't be alarmed by being sent for an ultrasound - if your initial blood results were a major concern, you'd be sent straight for a biopsy, rather than "just" an ultrasound.
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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.
Is 90 a high count for liver enzymes?
is a elevated count of 90 high for liver enzymes
Can fish oil cause elevated liver enzymes?
no
Does diabetes cause liver enzymes to be elevated?
yes
Can hep a or b vaccines cause elevated liver enzymes?
Can Hepatitis B vaccine elevate liver enzymes
What causes elevated liver enzymes during pregnancy?
HELLP syndrome is a condition during pregnancy that includes elevated liver enzymes.
What is the problem with elevated liver enzymes?
Elevated liver enzymes, often detected through a blood test, indicate potential liver damage or inflammation. The liver produces enzymes as part of its normal function, but when the liver is injured or inflamed, it releases higher amounts of these enzymes into the bloodstream. The most common liver enzymes measured in a blood test are alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST). Potential causes of elevated liver enzymes include: Liver Diseases: Conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or cirrhosis can lead to increased enzyme levels. Medications: Certain drugs and medications, including over-the-counter pain relievers, can affect the liver and cause enzyme elevation. Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol intake can lead to liver inflammation and elevated enzymes. Infections: Viral infections, particularly hepatitis viruses, can impact the liver and result in elevated enzyme levels. Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions where the immune system mistakenly targets the liver can cause inflammation and elevated enzymes. Metabolic Conditions: Conditions like hemochromatosis or Wilson's disease can affect the liver and lead to enzyme elevation. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Accumulation of fat in the liver, unrelated to alcohol consumption, can cause elevated enzymes.
Do you have a low grade fever and sweating with elevated liver enzymes?
yes
High liver counts?
Elevated liver enzymes may indicate inflammation or cell damage in the liver. Inflamed or injured liver cells leak higher than normal amounts of liver enzymes into the bloodstream.
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.
You recently had a flu like symptoms and since theni have elevated platelet counts tingling in your three fingers elevated amylase and lipase elevated liver enzymes what is wrong with you?
check into acute pancreatitis or liver viruses
