If your blood contains high amounts of liver enzymes, you have elevated liver enzymes. Elevated levels of liver enzymes could be transient or indicative of a medical illness such as liver disease or hepatitis.
Proteins called liver enzymes quicken chemical events throughout your body. These chemical reactions include the breakdown of food and poisons, the production of bile and chemicals that aid in blood clotting, and the defense against infection.
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Elevated liver enzymes indicate high levels of proteins released into the bloodstream when the liver is damaged. They can signal underlying health issues such as liver disease or hepatitis.
Liver enzymes like ALP, ALT, AST, and GGT play crucial roles in metabolism, bile production, blood clotting, and immune defense.
Elevated liver enzymes can result from infections, medications (like acetaminophen), liver disorders (such as fatty liver disease and hepatitis), and certain herbal supplements.
Risk factors include excessive alcohol consumption, certain drugs and supplements, diabetes, family history of liver disease, and exposure to hepatitis.
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), pale stools, appetite loss, and nausea/vomiting.
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