Shreya Bose Shreya Bose Asked 6 months ago

What causes increased liver function?

My sister just got her reports, and they indicated 'increased liver function'. She's a bit scared and doesn't know what it means. What typically causes liver function to increase or show up higher on tests?

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Akash Patel Akash Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Increased liver function? Hmm, that sounds like a medical term. Usually, they talk about elevated liver enzymes, which means the liver cells are getting damaged. Don't stress too much, but it's def something to show a doc. Could be anything from fatty liver to some meds or even infections. Just get it checked!

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Liver ka kaam badhna matlab kuch toh gadbad hai. Hamare zamane mein log gile hue aahar, haldi, aur neem ke patte ke bare mein kehte the liver ke liye. Par abhi, tum doctor ko dikhao. Woh khoon ki jaanch karenge aur bataenge kya karna hai. Apne aap kuch mat karo.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Increased liver function, huh? Is it because my liver has been working overtime trying to process all the biryani and kebabs I've been craving? Haha, just kidding (mostly)! But seriously, a lot of things can make liver enzymes go up, often diet-related or even some medicines. Best to get it properly checked.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Liver function tests being up means your liver might be under some stress. It's not always serious, sometimes it's just fatty liver. But it can also be infections or medication side effects. The bottom line is, you need to see a doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Don't waste time on home remedies.

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Gopal Lal Gopal Lal Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Jab liver ke enzymes badh jaate hain, toh uska matlab hai ki liver mein kuch dikkat hai. Kabhi zyada tel-masala khane se ya dawaiyon se bhi ho sakta hai. Achha hoga ki aap doctor ko dikhayein, woh test karke sahi baat bataenge. Apne sehat ka khayal rakho.

Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

For us managing diabetes, liver health is critical because it impacts sugar metabolism. Increased liver enzymes can be a warning sign. It could be fatty liver, hepatitis, or even certain medications. Please ensure you get thorough tests done by a specialist and don't take it lightly.

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