It is also known as primary biliary cholangitis. It is a chronic infection in which the bile ducts in the liver get slowly destroyed. The main symptoms include itching, edema, ascites, and splenomegaly.
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I have pain in the upper right quadrant with high LFT values. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old and had a full body checkup. My liver function test showed the following values. Alanine transaminase (ALT) 104 U/L (method - UV with pyridoxal-5-phosphate), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 60 U/L and Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) 63 U/L. I am concerned about the LFT... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see that you are concerned about your laboratory test. You did not mention alcohol or medication use. Increased liver enzymes can be caused by fatty liver, viral infections, and some less common causes. I would recommend you to do a liver ultrasound, and if ... Read Full »