Elevated Liver Enzymes

[Mhalpha]

Hello everyone, hope you are doing well.

I just recently had LFT, 3 enzymes came back a little elevated. Alt was 52, Alp was 121 and GGT at 72.

Ast according to the lab was normal at 35.

CBC was all good too, ANA was negative, kidney function test was normal as well.

All the other protiens and enzymes were in normal range including billirubin, albumin etc.

My doctor said that these elevations were slightly above the normal ranges and that the cause shouldn't be too serious and there's nothing to be worried about and that simple lifestyle and diet changes should bring these numbers down.

But I have health anxiety and I always google my symptoms, and test results and always find my self more depressed. According to google cirhossis or advanced fibrosis and chronic hepatitis can also have similar numbers, is that really true?

Can anyone with similar numbers share their story?

Thanks

[isi123]

Hello Mhalpha,

your doctor has to find the origin of the elevation of your liver profile and perform the necessary tests to try to leave the consultation with a diagnosis.

Dont search on Google, it will only give you worse information posible. If your doctor has recommended you change your lifestyle and diet, could he suspect that you have fatty liver? Start with that recommendation.

I had my ALT y GGT in 100s and i am here still now. Your numbers are not horrible, but you have to look for the cause to improve them.

[Mhalpha in reply to isi123]

Hi, Yes he suspected that it is most likely fatty liver with such numbers as most other enzymes were in normal range. If you don't mind me asking what caused your numbers to be high? And what did you do to bring them down?

[isi123 in reply to Mhalpha]

I have a genetic disease called hemochromatosis and I am also prone to fatty liver, due to metabolic reasons. In my case, diet (no sugar, no fat, no pre-processed food) and aerobic exercise, for fatty liver and blood donations every 4 months for hemochromatosis (not your case). Control of cholesterol and sugar in case you have problems with them and if you can tolerate treatment with statins, if this is the case.

There is a fatty liver forum that can give you some advice.Better to consult a nutritionist and try to exercise within your physical possibilities

[Mhalpha in reply to isi123]

How did you find out you had hemochromatosis? I have elevated serum Iron by a few points but the ferritin levels are normal.Cholesterol is also elevated, so may be it caused fatty liver.

But thanks for replying.

[isi123 in reply to Mhalpha]

Fatty liver usually has a metabolic component, in addition to the most obvious thing being overweight. My family has hemochromatosis, my mother has it and my grandmother had it. When I was diagnosed I already had 1200 ferritin , and they did liver and genetic tests.

[Mhalpha in reply to isi123]

My BMI is normal so I'm not overweight but my doctor said that it doesn't matter, even normal weighted people get fatty liver if there diet is crap. For past 5 years, all I have eaten is sugar, carbs and spicy food with little to no exercise, now I have gained weight but mostly in my midsection. Rest of my body is still pretty flat.

I wish you a healthy life, and really thank you for answering my questions.

[Porterbrook in reply to isi123]

I would not go by google ! I have fat in my liver and my numbers are way higher than yours !!! I had an ultrasound and today the doctor is gonna tell me how bad , Meanwhile I cut sugar and white flour 90 per cent and my reason is obesity ! I need to loose 2 stones . Meanwhile I cut any alcohol or fried food too , and coffee is good for your liver ( with moderation )

Anyone can write anything on google or Wikipedia 🙈

[Mhalpha in reply to Porterbrook]

You're right, health anxiety is something serious tbvh, it spins you around in to thinkin you have the worst.Let's hope your reports are not that bad, let us know when you get them.

[Porterbrook in reply to Mhalpha]

Thanks 🙏I will sweetheart ❤️

[Mhalpha in reply to Porterbrook]

Hey,

Hope you are doing well and what did the doctor find in the ultrasound? Hopefully all is good.

[Porterbrook in reply to Mhalpha]

The ultra sound said mild fatty liver But The alt numbers are very High ! The doctor ( at Potter Brook medical center in Sheffield) told me I do not need to do anything! But Iam 2 stones overweight, had a life eating sugar and I know I need to loose weight and cut sugar from my diet ! She said to do another blood test in 3 weeks ! Meanwhile , the doctor do not care at all , Iam taking milk tristle , artichoke , eating more greens and protein and hope loosing all the weight I need I will bring those number down !

February 9 th I have another blood work 🙏

[harrytoliv]

Ur fine . Your doctor is right.

[kensimmons in reply to harrytoliv]

Harry is right. You are fine, just live a little bit better (less alcohol - none would be best, and better healthier food) and you will live a normal life. Your doctor is completely correct. Happy new year!

[Mhalpha in reply to kensimmons]

Thank you,

I never had alcohol in my life, but something equally as worse, sugar and carbs way too much.

I have joined Gym and started taking few supplements such as Milk thistle, I have also reduced carbs intake and avoid sugar, tho I still crave it a lot and sometimes eat cheesecake here and there, but a lot less than before.

I wish all of you a very healthy life.

[BritishLiverTrust1 Partner British Liver Trust in reply to Mhalpha]

The British Liver Trust does not recommend the use of any homoeopathic or herbal remedies for those with any liver problems as these may damage the liver and lead to severe illness.”

For more information on this subject please visit the following page on our website:

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[Porterbrook in reply to Mhalpha]

My problem, a lifetime of sugar, white flour bread etc and as a result my body fat is also high and Iam overweight

I cut sugar in 90 per cent , almost impossible one hundred as everything has sugar in it now that I read labels ! Cut alcohol and sugar and loose weight is the only solution,

The doctors where I live ( Sheffield Uk) do not care at all .

The doctor who did the ultrasound told me to change my lifestyle ( eat less cut sugar and loose weight )

[Mhalpha in reply to harrytoliv]

Thank you Harry, it really feels good to get reassurance from others.

[Mango5cm]

hi Mhalpha- like others have said try not to stress put too much . Your ALT is slightly over and your ALP is in normal range which is 40-150.

Hope you are feeling less anxious . Best wishes Carol

[Mhalpha in reply to Mango5cm]

Hi Carol, yes I'm trying not to overthink about it and correct my diet and lifestyle.Thanks