Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Asked 9 months ago

What can cause liver function to be elevated?

My sister just got a health report, and her liver function tests were elevated. She's worried, and so am I. What commonly makes liver function go up?

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Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Hamare yahan log bohot tel aur masala khate hain, jiski wajah se liver par asar padta hai. Sometimes, even taking wrong tablets for normal cold can upset your liver function. Please go to a good town doctor and get a blood test done.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Listen, if you are continuously drinking alcohol or eating heavy restaurant food, your liver function is bound to shoot up. Stop doing that immediately. Get an ultrasound, consult a doctor, and start eating simple home-cooked food before it gets worse.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Actually yaar, my liver enzymes were super high after I had dengue last year. The doctor said the virus and the heavy painkillers both caused it. It took like two months of simple diet and resting to get them back to normal.

Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Heavy protein shakes or muscle-building supplements can sometimes put extra load on your liver, causing elevated enzymes. Just stick to clean natural foods, drink 3-4 liters of water daily, and get a doctor to review your diet.

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Sister Shiny Thomas Sister Shiny Thomas Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Common medications like statins or certain pain relievers are frequent causes for elevated liver enzymes. Don't worry excessively, but do consult your prescribing doctor to see if any of your current medicines need to be changed or stopped.

Anil Wagle Anil Wagle Joined May 2026 5 months ago

As a diabetic, I had elevated liver markers because of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is highly linked to insulin resistance. I had to strictly cut down on sugars and heavy carbs under my doctor's guidance. Please get your fasting sugar and HbA1c checked along with liver tests.

Shrikant Kulkarni Shrikant Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In my 60 years, I have realized that the liver is a very forgiving organ if you treat it well. Elevated markers are just a gentle warning to reduce fatty food, alcohol, and stress. Regular walking and a simple diet will resolve most minor liver issues.

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