liver enzymes?

Question

About a year ago I was told I had elevated liver enzymes and at that time I was going through depression from a life changing event and weighed about 80 lbs. Nothing else was done. Now recently had routine blood work done and this doc says the same thing. I don't know what the levels are, but I honestly feel fine. He wants me to come back in as my blood sugar level is 119. Should I be worried?

wanted to note that now I weigh 101.

Answer 1

Hi, I have Lupus and autoimmune hepatitis. Usually it is rather normal for some people to have slightly normal elevated liver enzyme count. doctors really only begin worrying if they consistantly stay high, and are well over 100 or 200. if your were say 50, that is no big deal, and can mean you ate a big meal that was fatty, or drank too much beer etc.
It can also run in familes, slightly elevated liver enzymes.

Also your blood sugar of 119 is perfectly within the normal range. it should be about 85-130.

good luck

Answer 2

You should have a hepatitis panel done to see if you've been exposed to hepatitis, especially chronic hepatitis B & C. Elevated liver enzymes are often the first signal that the liver is being attacked by this virus that affects more than 4 million people in the US. Many people don't know they have hepatitis C because the liver is a very tough organ, and doesn't give any symptoms of distress. Liver enzymes DO NOT have to be at high levels to indicate infection with viral hepatitis. That is a dangerous myth which leads many people to blow off finding a diagnosis. In the meantime, the virus is causing scarring to the liver, which damages the liver. Hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer (especially Hep B), and death. The earlier it is diagnosed, the better the treatment outcomes are. The risk factors for becoming infected with hepatitis C are:
* received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant before July 1992
* were notified that you received blood from a donor who later tested positive for hepatitis C.
* have ever injected illegal drugs, even if you experimented only one time many years ago (or snorted any drugs)
* were a recipient of clotting factor(s) made before 1987
* have ever been on long-term kidney dialysis
* have had tattoos or body piercings
* had sexual activity that involved contact with blood
* have had vaccinations administered with pneumatic jet injectors
* are a veteran (especially Viet Nam)
* have shared razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, tweezers, etc. with an infected person
* are a health care worker exposed to needle sticks or first responders
* also 5%-10% of babies born to infected mothers will get Hepatitis C
* have ever been incarcerated

Doctors do NOT test you on routine physicals. Be sure to ask for a Hep C test if you think you are at risk or a Hepatitis Panel to be tested for Hep A, Hep B and Hep C if you have not been vaccinated for Hep A and B! Remember... there is NO VACCINE for Hepatitis C.
Best wishes to you.

Answer 3

I would suggest you get a full liver function testing done by your doctor. There is a rare liver disease that is diagnosed by elevated liver enzymes. It is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. If your blood tests still continue to be high, ask to have an AMA blood test done. This will confirm or eliminate this liver disease. Don't mess around with your liver. Catch whatever it is or isn't early.

Answer 4

Yes.

The liver is an extremely important organ, and when something goes awry with that you've got some huge problems. The blood sugar and the extremely low weight don't look so good either.

Talk to your doctor and ask questions until you understand what's going on. It might help to take a legal pad or notebook and write your questions down ahead of time.

Good luck.