2007-03-05 14:55:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It depends on what type you are talking about. Liver enzymes typically increase as the body becomes tolerant to certain substances that you take in. You build up more enzymes in order to metabolize the substance more quickly and because you are metabolizing it more quickly you need more of the substance in order to have an effect. A good example is the way in which those who use drugs need more and more in order to get the same effect as they continue to use the drug. The enzymes increase and metabolize the drug more quickly and so there is a need for greater amounts to get the "high."
2007-03-05 15:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by Vince R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a number of diseases that cause elevated liver enzymes. Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Cancer of the Liver, Gallbladder problems and Liver failure.
2007-03-05 14:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Gary S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infections, Cirrhosis, Gall Bladder Disease, Drug Toxicity, Viruses, Alcoholism are afew.
2007-03-05 15:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by SARcasm,RN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Literally anything that damages the liver - alcohol and other toxic chemicals, heavy metals, infections, etc.
2007-03-05 14:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one thing I know- alcohol usage
2007-03-05 14:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋