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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.
Would having elevated liver enzymes cause vomiting bile?
yes
What would cause wbc of 14.5 and elevated liver enzymes in a 8 year old?
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.
What does it mean to have Low levels of lipase?
Lipase is the enzyme that digests fats and oils (lipids). Low levels of lipase means the body cannot digest lipids. The affected person is most probably underweight, and cannot put on weight easily. Other symptoms are smelly & floating stools and gas.
Why would some person's GGT be elevated?
Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels can indicate liver dysfunction or damage, as GGT is an enzyme involved in detoxification processes. Common causes of elevated GGT include excessive alcohol consumption, liver disease (such as hepatitis or cirrhosis), bile duct obstruction, and certain medications. Additionally, conditions like heart failure and pancreatitis can also lead to increased GGT levels. It is essential to interpret elevated GGT results in the context of other liver function tests and clinical findings.
What if your son is 9 and lacerated his liver by falling off of the monkey bars He did not need surgery and was just released How long before he can play sports?
consult your GP as every case is differnat but I would say he should be fine within 12-16 weeks.
Why would lipase be low?
Low lipase levels often point to problems with the pancreas. It can also indicate that the person has cystic fibrosis.
What causes a lacerated liver?
The liver is a large organ in the right upper part of the abdomen. When people have severe trauma to the abdomen it can rip (the laceration) and cause life threatening bleeding (or bleeding that is not bad - it varies). If the bleeding if felt to be serious the treatment is to do surgery and repair it.
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
Where would you find lipase in your body?
Lipase is produced in the pancreas, then excreted into the duodenum via the pancreatic duct. Once in the small intestine, it can proceed to break down fats.
If the pancreatic lipase seeped into the stomach could the digestion of animal fat begin there?
Pancreatic lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas to break down fats. If it seeped into the stomach, it would not be as effective in digesting animal fat as the stomach's acidic environment is not conducive to lipase activity. Lipase works best in the small intestine where the pH is optimal for its function.
If a person is ill with liver failure and experiencing elevated ammonia levels would their mind be considered intact to sign legal documents to change a will?
This very much depends on the level of mind of the person signing the documents at the time,and indeed if it can be proved by an expert [Medical or forensic] that the persons mind was distorted as a result of "elevated ammonia levels in his blood stream" his judgment would have been impaired at the time..therefore in that event the Will would be considered as invalid-or Void. Liver failure..depends if it was such that again the person signing the Will,at the time was not fully conscious or was aware.If the latter [aware] is to be considered, then liver failure on it's own is not proof of the person not being of sound mind. [Syed Amir]
