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Old 07-21-2006, 09:21 PM   #190
JonInMiddleGA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by duckman
They are saying it is from elevated liver enzymes.

from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ele...nzymes/HQ01011

Common causes of elevated liver enzymes include:

* Medications, such as certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cholesterol-lowering medications, antibiotics and anti-seizure medications
* Drinking too much alcohol
* Obesity
* Diabetes
* Elevated triglycerides
* Infection, such as viral hepatitis and mononucleosis
* Autoimmune disorders of the liver and bile ducts, such as autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis
* Metabolic liver disease, such as hemochromatosis and Wilson's disease
* Excessive use of vitamin supplements and certain herbal supplements
* Tumors of the liver or bile ducts

Treatment of elevated liver enzyme depends on the underlying cause.
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