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My uncle has liver disease and jaundice. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 55-year-old uncle has no other medical issues but has recently been diagnosed with liver disease and jaundice. The doctors suspect hepatitis as the cause. Given his specific situation, I am interested in understanding the medications commonly prescribed for managing liver diseases a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your consultation with icliniq.com Hepatitis or jaundice at this age must be evaluated for the underlying cause. Hepatitis (is simply an inflammation of the liver) and jaundice (is only a symptom, not a disease). At his age, with hepatitis B, and hepatitis C... Read Full »
Is my drinking habit a risk factor for liver cirrhosis and hepatitis B?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. I have been drinking for more than a decade. A friend of mine had just developed severe stomach pain, and we learned he had liver cancer. We were unable to do anything. Now, my health has grown to be a concern for me. Is there anything I should be cautious of? Is the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Alcohol usage can lead to alcohol-related chronic liver disease, which can progress to cirrhosis and, eventually, liver cancer. Similarly, hepatitis B can cause liver damage and, in the worst-case scenario, liver cancer. Hepatitis B spreads... Read Full »
Just got blood results, should I test for hepatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I just got my blood results, which I have uploaded. There are two files. One is about three months old and the other one is from today. I am afraid that I have a liver damage. Should I get tested for hepatitis A, B and C? I had donated blood four months ago and that time there was no p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I've carefully reviewed all the provided data (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Two noteworthy abnormalities stand out. Firstly, the high percentage of lymphocytes combined with the low neutrophil count is commonly associated with viral fever. This pattern... Read Full »
What is the reason for my elevated SGOT and SGPT levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with high SGOT and SGPT levels and started medication (Udiliv) one year back. They levels dropped a month back, and the tests showed normal values. So, I stopped taking the medicines after the doctor's advice. Today when I did a blood test, SGOT and SGPT was 59 and 114. Is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. SGOT (Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase) and SGPT (Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) values do not rise immediately after stopping Udiliv (Ursodeoxycholic acid) usually. You need further evaluation like fibroscan, to find out rare causes of liver enzyme el... Read Full »
Why do I have increased ALT, AST and GGT?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. Recently I went through LFT tests. It was found that I have increased ALT 147 U/L, AST 59 U/L and GGT 80 U/L. What I have to do now? I am non-alcoholic. Please guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query on icliniq.com. Increased ALT (alanine transaminase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase) and GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) indicates liver injury or gallbladder injury. I would suggest you to carry out ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule o... Read Full »
How long does it take for liver enzymes to normalize?
Query: Hi doctor,My ALT is 384, AST 144, glutamyl 151, alkaline 131, albumin 45, lipase 24, amylase 68, CRP 7.7, and bilirubin normal. I have stopped drinking alcohol. How long will it take to normalize other enzyme levels? What are the risks I have from the above report? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Enzyme levels are abnormal secondary to hepatic injury. The liver is an excellent organ and recovers very fast. As the bilirubin is normal, I would not expect any major injury. Not only alcohol, you need to be careful abo... Read Full »
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I am not really sure where to start here. It is going to be a long one. Two years ago, I went to the doctor because I could not stay awake at work. Even sleeping all day I am exhausted. They ran a lot of tests. My liver enzymes were elevated (have been for 11 years that I know of) and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Higher Smooth muscle antibody and IgG (immunoglobulin G) suggest in favor of autoimmune hepatitis but 100 percent diagnosis can be made with a biopsy only. GGT and ALP are not pathognomonic; they may rise with alcohol or l... Read Full »
My mom is diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis with high ALT and AST levels. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mom was diagnosed by chance with the liver disease about three months ago when she did some routine blood tests. Her values then were: ALT = 157 U/L. AST = 106 U/L. ALP = 727 U/L. GGT = 575 U/L. She had ultrasound and CT tests, but nothing wrong showed up with her liver at all. She... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am reviewing your case history in detail and will get back to you shortly. Thanks and take care. Read Full »
Are nausea and vomiting along with liver disease signs of hepatic encephalopathy?
Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my mother. She is 55 years old. Last year she was diagnosed with chronic liver disease. She had ascites, which was cured. She has taken proper medication since then. But recently, since the last three weeks to be precised, she was having tremors and difficulty in sle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand you must be very upset about your mother's health. The answer to your query is you are 100% right. It can be hepatic encephalopathy (HE). It often presents as altered sleep patterns which means day time sleeping and nighttime awakening. Tremors are ... Read Full »