{"id":5089,"date":"2023-02-14T05:55:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T05:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthnewscentral.com\/?p=5089"},"modified":"2023-02-14T05:55:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T05:55:49","slug":"8-reasons-why-you-have-a-high-liver-enzyme-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthnewscentral.com\/8-reasons-why-you-have-a-high-liver-enzyme-count\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons Why You Have A High Liver Enzyme Count"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, responsible for removing toxins from the body\u2019s blood supply. It also works to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, managing blood clotting, while playing a number of other key roles within the body.<\/p>\n

Aside from filtering the body\u2019s blood, it also helps to break down poisonous substances, such as drugs and alcohol. It produces bile, which aids in fat digestion, while also carrying waste away and doing many more important functions to make the body function properly.<\/p>\n

So, when someone has an elevated liver enzyme count, it usually means that there is inflammation or damage to the liver cells. When the liver cells are damaged, they discharge higher amounts of particular chemicals into the bloodstream, including liver enzymes, which tends to show up on blood tests.<\/p>\n

Usually, these liver enzyme levels are only slightly elevated, or remain elevated for a time. However, they may also remain high for long periods of time. Although most of the time, higher levels of liver enzymes don\u2019t necessarily mean there is a serious problem, there are times when it could be a sign of something more crucial or serious.<\/p>\n

Some symptoms of a high liver enzyme count include fatigue, dark urine, jaundice, itchy skin, joint pain, abdominal swelling, muscle soreness, and a low appetite. But just because you may be experienced one or some of these symptoms, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you are suffering from liver disease.<\/p>\n

Here are 8 reasons that your liver enzyme count is raised.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Fatty Liver Disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fatty liver disease, also known as steatosis<\/a>, happens to be a common condition that causes the storage of extra fat in the liver. As a result, the liver enzyme count becomes high. For the most part, people that don\u2019t show any symptoms don\u2019t usually have serious problems. However, it can become worse over time when left untreated. As it worsens over time, it usually progresses in three different stages as well. The first stage is when the liver becomes swollen and inflamed, causing damage to the liver tissue. This stage is known as steatohepatitis. Then the second stage is known as fibrosis, which is when scar tissue forms in the areas where there is liver damage. Then the last stage is when extensive scar tissue ends up replacing the healthy liver tissue, causing cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can be serious, especially since it\u2019s not reversible, and can even become fatal if not treated at all.<\/p>\n

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2. <\/strong>Drug or Alcohol Abuse<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Another reason why your liver enzymes may be raised is due to alcohol and drug abuse<\/a>. Because the liver is in charge of filtering and detoxifying the blood in the body, it filters and detoxifies everything that passes through the bloodstream. As the blood is passed through the liver, the liver has to break down all substances \u2013 whether good or bad \u2013 so this includes over-the-counter drugs, as well as illegal drugs and alcohol. Alcohol and drug abuse makes an already overburdened organ have to work that much harder to filter out even more harmful toxins from the body, and as a result, the enzymes become elevated while prolonged abuse causes adverse damage to the liver.<\/p>\n

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3. <\/strong>Different Forms of Hepatitis<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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There are a variety of Hepatitis diseases, including A, B, C, D, E, F and G, although A, B and C are the most common, as well as alcoholic hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis<\/a>. And while each one differs slightly from the other, what they all have in common is that they affect the liver and its vital functions. Because of this, all these various varieties of hepatitis cause damage to the live, elevating the enzymes as a result. Some symptoms of hepatitis include fever, nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice, which is the yellowing of the skin and white of the eyes. While most types of hepatitis are treatable, others \u2013 like hepatitis C \u2013 are chronic and require lifelong treatment. Alcoholic hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis may be reversable, depending on how severe the case may be.<\/p>\n

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4. <\/strong>Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Over-the-counter (OTC)<\/a> medications are some of the most popular medications on the market since they don\u2019t require a prescription from a doctor to purchase or use them. However, just because you can walk into a store and buy a box of OTCs doesn\u2019t mean that they can\u2019t cause harm. In fact, one of the most popular brands on the market, Tylenol, is a common reason for elevated enzyme levels, especially when taken in excess. Not only can they put a strain on the liver, but they can also cause chronic damage from prolonged use. Thankfully, simply stopping the use of these types of medications can help lessen the effects and help the enzyme levels return to normal.<\/p>\n

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5. <\/strong>Prescribed Drugs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Prescription drugs are those given by a doctor that you can only purchase from the pharmacy if you have a prescription for them. These include a number of medications used for a variety of medical conditions such as high blood pressure, tuberculosis, high cholesterol, seizures, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, steroids and more. For the most part, health experts explain that for as long as you take your medications as prescribed by your doctor<\/a>, then you should not get liver damage. However, taking these types of drugs may elevate the liver enzymes without causing true damage. It\u2019s important to monitor these levels with your doctor and make sure they do not lead to serious liver damage.<\/p>\n

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\u00a06.\u00a0<\/strong>Metabolic Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Another reason for high liver enzymes is metabolic syndrome<\/a>. It is also a health condition that\u2019s becomingly increasingly common, with at least one-third of U.S. adults being diagnosed with this health disorder each and every year. Metabolic syndrome is explained as a group of conditions that happen at the same time which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. Some of the common conditions associated with metabolic syndrome are a large waistline, high blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, high blood triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol, all conditions which cause undue pressure and strain on the liver, hence, raising the enzyme levels.<\/p>\n

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7. <\/strong>Heart Failure<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is explained as when the heart does not pump blood as well as it should. As a result, blood can get backed up while fluid can build up in the lungs, creating symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing or wheezing, chest pain, weakness, and many others. Oftentimes, heart failure goes hand in hand with an undiagnosed liver issue, like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to the American Heart Association<\/a>, \u2018about 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk,\u2019 which also explains why heart failure often has links to raised liver enzyme levels.<\/p>\n

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8. Cirrhosis of the Liver<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cirrhosis of the liver<\/a> is when healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, causing permanent damage to the liver. It is also considered a late-stage result of liver disease, which means that there has already been previous damage brought about by other conditions that affect the liver, like hepatitis, non-alcohol related fatty liver disease, and alcohol use disorder to name a few. Despite the severity of this disease, the liver can still function, although liver enzymes will rise and eventually it will cause liver failure, causing serious complications where either dialysis or a liver transplant may be the only possible answer to the liver failure. Although cirrhosis is chronic, there are treatments that can be done to help manage it and slow its progression.<\/p>\n

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When to See a Doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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As with any other health condition, it\u2019s adamant to speak to your doctor about any concerns you may have when it comes to your health, including high liver enzymes. While it may be a cause for alarm, it doesn\u2019t mean that you automatically have any of these medical conditions mentioned on this list just because your liver enzyme count is raised. It\u2019s important to talk to your doctor about the possible reasons why your enzymes are raised in the first place, while looking over any medications you may be taking, as well as any symptoms you may be feeling to better understand your condition and start treatment right away if deemed necessary.<\/p>\n

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