Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Asked 8 months ago

What causes elevated liver function test?

My recent lab results showed an elevated liver function test, and my doctor wants to do more tests. I'm quite concerned about my liver health. What generally causes an elevated liver function test?

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Karan Sharma Karan Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Oh, elevated LFTs can be due to so many things, honestly. Don't stress too much without knowing the exact cause.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Namaste ji. Mere gaon mein toh kai baar log bolte hain ki zyada tel-masala khane se ya bilkul rest na karne se bhi liver par asar aata hai. Aap kisi ache vaidya ya doctor se poochein toh zyada theek rahega.

Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

LFT elevation can be anything from fatty liver, which is super common, to certain medications or even viral infections. Best to consult a hepatologist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.

Vivek Kumar Vivek Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Elevated LFT? Oh no, that sounds worrying. Did you have any symptoms before this, like feeling tired or yellowish skin? Just asking because I always worry about these things. Hope it's nothing serious for you.

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Consult a gastroenterologist

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

See, when I got my reports from Apollo, the doctor explained everything clearly. Don't just google, go to a good hospital and ask your doctor directly what specific cause they suspect and what next steps are needed. They are the best people to guide you.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

As a working professional, I understand time is precious, but please don't ignore this. Get it checked out soon. Could be diet, stress, or something needing medical attention. Timely action saves a lot of hassle later.

Akash Reddy Akash Reddy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Mere saath bhi hua tha ek baar, LFT upar tha. Doc bola kuch viral infection tha ya maybe junk food ka asar. Thode time medicine liya aur light khana khaaya toh theek ho gaya. But always check with your own doc, bro.

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I have PCOS and often my liver markers were a bit off too, mostly due to fatty liver issues linked to insulin resistance. But it's really important to see a doctor to know YOUR specific reason. Don't self-diagnose based on others' experiences.

Sarita Das Sarita Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please, please get this checked properly by a doctor. I ignored some initial signs once and it became much more complicated. Better to catch whatever it is early than regret it later, trust me on this.

Madhavi Iyer Madhavi Iyer Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Usually, liver issues can be greatly influenced by diet. If you eat a lot of processed foods or fatty things, that could be a factor. Focus on fresh, home-cooked vegetarian meals and discuss diet changes with your doctor.

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