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High liver enzymes - very worried

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matt45001
matt45001

hi all,

ive been seeing a hematologist for swollen lymph nodes in my jaw. she sent me for bloodwork and ct scan a few days ago. ct came back normal for the nodes, but bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes (i believe she said they were in the 100s and normal high is 40). i should also note that the day after my blood test, i was vomiting with diarhea and then had a fever and constipation.

i had extensive bloodwork done in the summer and my liver enzymes were 24 or 25, so normal. i also had a ct of the abdomen in the summer for something else and the doctor mentioned my liver was enlarged so i assumed it was fatty liver.

i am a 21 year old male and weigh 270 lbs so i am definitely over weight and am trying to eat healthy again and start exercising. i am worried that these enzyme numbers mean i have liver cancer or liver disease. i also have been having slight pain in the abdomen.

the only other thing i can think of is after i had a small drink a few months ago, i remember getting severe pain in my side and back for a minute or so and it eventually went away. i dont drink often at all. any ideas? thanks

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  • sienna8912
    sienna8912 matt45001

    Posted

    Hi Matt,It

    That's great news that the node workup came back normal. It doesn't sound serious to me, though does sound rather symptomatic of fatty liver, which dieting would help. I tend to think that the drink and the pain are non-issues, or could be you're just sensitive to whatever it is you drank, or could just be a coincidence.

    I seriously would not be overly worried. I think you're smart to focus on diet, small, gradual, but consistent changes to a healthier lifestyle happen over time, not overnight! Hope you'll keep in touch with any follow-ups.

    • matt45001
      matt45001 sienna8912

      Posted

      thanks, i should note that my AST were 118 and ALT was 86. my LDH was also apparently very high at 325, and i think the upper limit of normal is 220. so im still very nervous but have been implementing good eating habits and exercise.

  • VeeWat
    VeeWat matt45001

    Posted

    fatty liver can be reversed through diet, weight loss, limited drinking, stopping pain killers. if you get a normal BMI your liver will get back to normal.

    you do not want to progress to cirrhosis.

    good luck

    • matt45001
      matt45001 VeeWat

      Posted

      thank you. im trying to implement healthier habbits. a bit worried about high ldh being 325, but hopefully it comes down

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