Kavita Singh Kavita Singh Asked 5 months ago

What are the symptoms of high liver enzymes?

My recent blood test showed my liver enzymes are elevated, and the doctor said it needs monitoring. I'm a bit concerned. What are the symptoms of high liver enzymes that I should look out for in my daily life?

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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When my routine blood report showed high liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT), I actually had no major symptoms at all. I only felt slightly more tired than usual and had some mild bloating after meals. Based on my experience, you often can't feel it directly, which is why blood tests are so important.

Divya Mehra Divya Mehra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, high liver enzymes are super sneaky because they usually don't show any obvious signs early on. At most, you might feel a bit sluggish, have some mild nausea, or a dull ache in your upper right stomach. If you've been eating a lot of junk food or taking regular meds, just get a simple LFT done to check.

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Having dealt with elevated SGPT levels, I can tell you that symptoms like mild right-side abdominal pain and fatigue are common, but often go unnoticed. My best tip is to cut out alcohol, fried foods, and unnecessary painkillers immediately. Drink plenty of water and get a repeat liver function test in a month as advised by your doctor.

Rajeshwari Rao Rajeshwari Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

High liver enzymes are typically a sign of liver inflammation, which can present as nausea, dark urine, jaundice, or abdominal swelling in severe cases. However, in mild cases, there are often no symptoms at all. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor who will evaluate the underlying cause and guide you properly.

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Sandhya Pillai Sandhya Pillai Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

As someone managing a thyroid condition, I know how interconnected our metabolic organs are, and liver enzymes can easily fluctuate. Symptoms can be very vague, like constant tiredness or indigestion. I highly suggest getting regular LFT panels done alongside your routine thyroid tests and consulting your specialist.

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