Elevated Liver Enzymes

[Mike]

I am 31 years old 6ft 210 lbs.  I have always been very athletic in my life. Never Drink, no drugs, no smoke. Although in the last 5-6 years I have not been very active as far as sports but I am in good condition and I eat fairly healthy.  About 4 years ago I was told by my Doctor I had elevated Liver Enzymes and consequently my Life insurance policy was slightly rated.  At the time it was about 89.  We took the test again and a few weeks later it was 74.  he did all the recommended tests.  I was negative for all hepatitis.  I had a sonogram done earlier this year and it was normal , no leisons, no enlarged, no fattyness.  I recently (about 2 weeks ago)  went to him for some headaches I have been having.  I was possibly  attributing this to some vitamins that I have been taking from a COmpany called Roex(B's C's, Calcium, grape seed extract, olive leaf extract.  My grandmother swears by it.  I tried them becasue I felt that I have been lacking nutrients.   However, The Dr. said that wasnt the cause.  Since I was in the office I said lets do my regular liver test.  The results came back 140!  I am getting concerned because I feel that My Doctor is not experienced at all in this instance and I need some recommendations as to what could be causing this possibly some guidance on where I can go for some expert help. I am in the NYC area. I am very concerned.

[Kathy]

My best friend, healthiest lifestyle / 46 years old, thought she was having a gall bladder attack October 1999.  In a routine pre-op x-ray, a spot was found on her liver.  Her billirubin level has stayed at 11 or higher,despite a drain-bag being used.  Doctors say this is extremely rare, and will not use any chemo, surgery or cancer treatments until her billirubin goes below 2!  She continues to lose weight and remain "yellow" while waiting for something to happen.  Can anyone share info / insights on this type of count?

[Lisa Paterson-Bird]

My Daughter who is 5 months has had recent LFT's that have been abnormally high.  Her GGT was 1704, ALB 40, ALP 499, ALT 113 and Billirubin 11.

Ultrasounds show high velocitys of blood travelling through her artery to her liver. (Although they believe this could be totally unrelated!)

It is very worrying, she otherwise appears to be normal - any advice?!

Thanks,
lisa

[Trevor]

I am 26 years old and I applied for life insurance and had the needed blood and urine stuff done. The results came back and they said I had abnormal liver enzymes. What are some cause of this. What is involve with a liver biopsy. In the past 2-5 years, I have seen some wait gain. could this be related? Is this something to be worried about?Please email me at wright71_***@**** with some answers. thanks.

[John Sexton]

I am a very healthy 26 year old male.  I have been taking creatine and whey protein to help me with weight lifting.  I recently gave blood, as I have many times before, and the results came back that my ALT level was 132.  What the heck is up with that.  I also took asprin, cafine, and ephedra in order to shed extra pounds.  Is it possible for the levels to go back down.  Have I killed my liver.  Is there anything that can be done.  I really didn't find any advice on this page other than to say what things to look for.  But what help or hope is there.  If anyone can be of any help please e-mail me   ***@****

[John Loeckle]

I have a liver GGT of over 1100 yes 1100 and am worried and would likt to know if there is any thing that will clean this up all other test are o.k. doctor i am going to does not knowwhat is causing this.

[Patti]

The doctor told me today that my liver enzymes were extremely high and that I have to see a gastrointologist and have a possible biopsy.  I am really worried as I also have Addison's disease and just got out of the hospital after 5 days of antibiotics for diverticulitis.  My liver counts have been high for a long time, but nothing like they are now.  I take cortisone daily for the Addison's disease, but do not drink or use drugs.
I am 59 years old and have been taking cortisone since 1971.
Does anyone know if cortisone is destructive to the liver, or can you tell me where I can find information on the internet on what normal enzymes are so I can compare mine.