What causes elevated muscle enzymes?

Question

Does anyone know what might cause muscle enzymes to be elevated?

For sometime (a couple of months), I have been feeling a discomfort on the left side of my upper abdomen. Sometimes, it also seems like my left ribs just by the diaphrahm protrude a little bit more than the right, just the section of ribs at the top of my left abdomen, and just with two ribs.

I have done tests on my spleen, abdomen, kidney, liver and heart and they are all normal. However, my muscle enzymes were slightly elevated. My doctor advised that I stop working out for a while (as this increases muscle enzymes) and test again, but they are still elevated. Does anyone know any other causes for elevated muscle enzymes?

Answer 1

actual damage to the muscle tissues increases enzymes, and it can take many months for such damage to heal and for the enzymes to go back to normal. Do as your doctor tells you and limit your workouts when you go back to exercising.

Answer 2

Mine muscle enzymes are within the three,000 plus variety. No intent observed. Doctor advised me to drink extra water. I drink tons of fluids already. I am consistently worn out and my palms and ft cramp fairly dangerous. Thankful I am alive even though. That is a well factor.

Answer 3

avid exercise enthusiasts reguarly have eleveated enzyme levels in their muscles. Your doctor knows best When he says stop working out he means stop. You can still do mild forms of exercise but nothing that pushes yourself to limits for at least a few months...If you are a high protein consumer,,maybe cut back on that also

Answer 4

Muscle damage. Stop exercising for a few weeks and drink lots of water. Young friend of mine wound up in the hospital from lifting weights too much. It can also damage your kidneys.

Answer 5

steroids