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What is the cause of persistent increase in liver enzymes?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. It has been more than a year my liver function test result remains high. I have been tested for hepatitis A, B, C, E, and autoimmune hepatitis, but the result all came out negative. My doctor told to take blood test regularly. But, it has been almost a year now, the res... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can imagine that you must be very concerned about your persistent elevation of the liver enzymes. As you already have viral etiologies excluded this is time to look for other things which could lead to persistent elevation of the liver enzymes. Notably the Wilson, ... Read Full »
I am positive for hepatitis B antigen. Can I transmit it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been reactive to the hepatitis B surface antigen. After about five to six months, I got myself tested recently, but I am still positive. However, I am negative for all other antigens. I am asymptomatic now. Can I still transmit the disease? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you have hepatitis B infection which is in an active state as far as viral replication goes. But certain reports ... Read Full »
Can steroids for autoimmune hepatitis alter menstrual cycle?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old. I am concerned about my absence of menses. My last menses was on the 16th of previous month which was about a week earlier than the before periods. I was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and under medication of steroid 10 mg (prescription attached). Now I am com... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and also saw the prescription you uploaded of your recent visit to your hepatologist/gastroenterologist. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As I can see from the prescription he had asked you to continue the medicatio... Read Full »