What causes raised liver enzymes?
My recent health check-up showed my liver enzymes are a bit high. The doctor didn't explain much, just asked me to follow up. I'm a bit worried, can anyone tell me what usually causes this problem?
My recent health check-up showed my liver enzymes are a bit high. The doctor didn't explain much, just asked me to follow up. I'm a bit worried, can anyone tell me what usually causes this problem?
Raised liver enzymes can happen due to fatty liver, certain medications, or infections. Please get a proper liver function test and ultrasound done, and show it to a doctor immediately. It is always better to get a medical opinion for safety rather than guessing.
Raised enzymes like SGOT and SGPT are often signs of liver inflammation, sometimes caused by fatty liver or even heavy protein/supplement intake. Focus on a clean diet, cut out alcohol completely, and keep up with regular cardio. Just run the reports by a doctor to ensure everything is on track.
Don't start drinking random herbal juices or detox tea to 'cleanse' your liver, as some of these can actually damage it more and raise enzymes further. Elevated enzymes indicate liver cell irritation and require proper medical evaluation. Get a doctor's opinion and follow their advice strictly.
Oh, all that delicious butter chicken and oily street food can sometimes catch up with us and cause a fatty liver, which raises those enzymes! I had a mild scare last year because of my eating habits. It's a good wake-up call to cut down on junk food and get a quick checkup done.
Elevated SGOT/SGPT levels usually point to liver inflammation, which can be due to fatty liver, alcohol, or even common painkiller overuse. Stop taking any self-prescribed medications for a while. Get a proper consultation with a general physician to find the exact cause.
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