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Q: Reasons for elevated liver enzymes

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 3rd, 2009

I recently had blood work done that showed elevated liver enzymes. I was
wondering could a recent illness prior to my doctor's visit cause temporary
elevation in these enzymes? I had a bad cold that peaked between Thursday and Sunday with constant coughing and one night of mild feverish symptons. I felt ok the next day (Monday) and went to my Doctor for my yearly exam. This is when the elevated enzyme levels were detected.

My doctor is taking precaution by performing the normal tests for liver
problems.

Thank you for your respons.

Replies(2)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 4th, 2009

Liver Disorders, Hepatitis A,B,C Answer A5668

Yes, a recent bad cold infection, prior to your doctor visit, could elevate liver enzymes in the blood.

But your doctor has to exclude certain much more dangerous causes for liver enzymes elevation like viral hepatitis, for example. So he ordered further laboratory tests.

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