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What is liver cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is a progressive disease in which the liver cells get damaged and scar tissues are formed. These scar tissues often become stiff and slowly cut of blood circulation from the liver making this condition life-threatening.
Last updated on 10 Aug 2023
Does caffeine have a positive effect on chronic liver disease?
Research suggests that drinking two cups of coffee or tea per day can help people with fatty liver disease. Additional it can also help people with obesity and diabetes too.
Last updated on 10 Aug 2023
What are the symptoms of liver cirrhosis?
Yellowish skin, swollen abdomen and feeling completely full even after eating small meals, weight loss and abdominal bleeding.
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Can Chronic liver Disease / Cirrhosis be treated?
Cirrhosis cannot usually be cured, but there are ways to manage the symptoms and any complications, and stop the condition getting worse.
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What is the diet for chronic parenchymal liver disease?
One should completely quit alcohol and take lots of fruits and vegetables. Do not forget to include legumes and enough lean proteins such as poultry so that one doesn't experience musle loss.
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What is a chronic disease of the liver?
Cirrhosis is a long-term (chronic) liver disease. The most common causes are hepatitis and other viruses, and alcohol abuse. If you suspect having liver cirrhosis then you are recommended to get tested and consult with a hepatologist at the earliest.
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Why are enzymes useful for diagnosis?
Enzymes are the preferred markers in various disease states such as myocardial infarction, jaundice, pancreatitis, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, etc.
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Which enzyme hydrolyses fat in the liver?
Lipases are digestive enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of fat (lipid, triglyceride) into free fatty acids (FFA) and monoglycerides, molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
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How to interpret liver function tests
If ALT, bilirubin, and ALP are also elevated, it may indicate liver damage.
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Is a liver ultrasound necessary for diagnosing fatty liver?
Yes, for confirming fatty liver an ultrasound is nessessary.
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What happens if you ignore a fatty liver?
One should not ignore fatty liver as it may cause advanced liver ailements that may need an intervention from a hepatologist. Consult with an ace hepatologist at apollo247
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How dangerous is non-alcoholic fatty liver?
Early-stage NAFLD does not usually cause any harm, but it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis if it gets worse.
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What are the symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver grade 2?
Lack of appetite, weight loss and vomitting are a few common symptoms of non alcoholic fatty liver grade 2
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How do I know what stage my fatty liver is?
One can know the stage of fatty liver by doing a CT scan
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Can someone with cirrhosis have no symptoms at all?
No, cirrhosis has prominent symptoms.
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How long does it take to diagnose fatty liver disease?
Your doctor may suspect that you have it if you get abnormal results on liver tests that you had for other reasons. However, it is not easy to diagnose till one performs tests and CT scans.
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How can I identify fatty liver disease?
Yellowish skin, swollen abdomen and feeling completely full even after eating small meals are signs of fatty liver.
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Can you have fatty liver disease if your liver tests are normal?
Yes, one can have mild fatty liver even if tests are normal.
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Why does the liver show a bright and coarse eco pattern?
This condition is mostly associated with signs of hepatic steatosis. You are highly recommended to consult a hepatologist.
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What is the meaning of echotexture in liver?
You are highly recommended to ask your doctor. However, most of the times it means that the ultrasound showed more light-colored tissue in your liver than normal. The presence of this light-colored tissue can often be a sign of a fatty liver.
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What causes the liver to not function properly?
A liver infection, or liver scarring may cause the liver not to function properly.
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What is the work of the liver in our body?
The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile. This helps carry away waste products from the liver.
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What are the signs that our liver is not functioning properly?
The prominent signs that the liver is not working properly are that you feel extreme nausea, experiencing yellowing of skin witht abdominal pain. You are recommended to consult with a doctor at the earliest.
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What medications can cause liver enzymes to be elevated?
Painkillers can cause liver enzymes to be elevated. Hence you are recommended to take them only if your doctor has prescribed you to take so.
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How to lower elevated liver enzymes naturally?
One should try and reduce the elevated levels by quitting alcohol completely, and take caffeine, increase fiber intake. Additionally, also consult a doctor to know what is the best therapy to lower liver enzymes naturally.
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Can high liver enzymes affect fertility?
Yes, liver enzymes play a huge role in detoxifying toxins and fertility.
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My SGOT is 53 and SGPT is 64, is it normal?
SGOT and SGPT are normal up to 40 units, therefore, SGPT of 64 and SGOT of 53 are mildly high and indicate hepatocellular damage. Consult with a doctor to help you reduce liver damage.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
What is the IgE blood test?
An allergy blood test measures a substance called immunoglobulin E (IgE) in your blood. IgE is an antibody that your body makes.
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Can liver enzymes go up without a cause?
Yes, in rare cases mildly elevated liver enzymes can be without a reason, temporarily.
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How are the numerous enzymes in the liver produced?
Liver enzymes are essential for the healthy functioning of the body. Two of the common ones are known as "AST" and "ALT." If the liver is damaged, AST and ALT pass into the bloodstream.
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Can a high count of liver enzymes kill you?
Yes, it can definitely make you feel very sick. As liver enzymes are important to digest food and remove toxins from the body.
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What should I do as my liver GTT level has increased?
One should try and reduce the elevated levels by quitting alcohol completely. Additionally, also consult a doctor to know what is the best therapy to lower GTT levels.
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What are the symptoms of low GGT?
The symptoms are fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite and abdominal pain and swelling.
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What is the meaning of a low GGT level?
Low GTT levels and intrahepatic cholestasis is a rare liver disease that usually shows up in children. It happens when a fluid that delivers nutrients and carries away wastes doesn't flow properly through the liver.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
What does High ALT and extremely high GGT mean?
High levels of liver enzymes GGT, ALT, and AST are predictive of disease and all cause mortality and can reflect liver injury, fatty liver, and/or oxidative stress.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
What are the home remedies for liver infection?
Drinking plenty of fruit juices, quit alcohol and read meat. Sip some coffee. However, if these dont help do not hesitate to consult with a doctor at the earliest.
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What lifestyle changes can help improve liver health?
Lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly, and avoiding red meat and refined sugar products can help improve liver health.
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What simple things can I do to keep my liver healthy?
Avoid high calorie-meals, saturated fat, refined carbohydrates (such as white bread, white rice and regular pasta) and sugars.
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How to cure a fatty liver at home without taking any medicine?
One can try reducing weight, drinking coffee, exercising, and lowering sugar consumption. However, if all the mentioned does not help then consult with a doctor to reduce fatty liver.
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What is meant by pre-enzyme and pro-enzyme?
A pre-enzyme has a signal sequence attached to the N-terminus that directs it to be secreted. A pro-enzyme the initial form of an enzyme that is not active, and once the enzyme is activated, it becomes an active enzyme.
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What is the helicase enzyme function?
The function of helicase enzyme is to seperate two strands of DNA. It is also known as the cutter. It helps in the formation of a replication fork.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
What do high PTH levels in blood mean?
A PTH level in blood often means that you might have a non-cancerous growth adenoma on a gland. Too much PTH causes calcium levels in your blood to rise too high, which can lead to health problems such as bone thinning and kidney stones.
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What is ESE of blood test?
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a blood test that can show if you have inflammation in your body.
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Why does pyruvate turn into lactate?
Pyruvate is converted into lactic acid in anaerobic respiration (without the use of oxygen) where an NADH donates the H+ to pyruvate to produce lactic acid.
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What are isoenzymes?
Isoenzymes are enzymes that have the same function however different structures.
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Is LDH high in lymphoma?
Yes, LDH levels get higher in lymphoproliferative disorders such as lymphomas.
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What is the purpose of lactate dehydrogenase in blood cells?
Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme that the body uses during the process of turning sugar into energy for your cells to use.
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Is LDH 265 u/l a normal result?
Yes, it is slightly higher than normal. Consult with a doctor to know the root cause.
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How can you lower LDH blood levels?
One may try to take vitamin C as much as they can and avoid alcohol as it increases LDH levels. If your levels are alarmingly high then you must consult a doctor, who will prescribe you medicines to lower LDH levels.
Last updated on 08 Aug 2023
How do I determine the cause of high LDH levels in blood?
There are many conditions that can cause high LDH levels. They are heart diseases, lung diseases, kidney diseases , anemia etc. To know your root cause consult with a doctor at the earliest.
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If LDH is 400, what does it mean?
It means that you are suffering from tissue damage or an infection of the lung or kidney. In addition, you may also be suffering from anemia. Hence, you are recommended to treat it at the earliest.
Last updated on 08 Aug 2023
Is SGPT 108 and SGOT 54 dangerous?
SGOT and SGPT are normal up to 40 units, therefore, SGPT of 108 and SGOT of 54 are mildly high and indicate hepatocellular damage. Although it is not dangerous however a consultation with a doctor might help you know the root cause.
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My SGPT level is 92ul. Is it high?
SGPT is normal up to 40 units, therefore, SGPT level of 92 is mildly high and indicates hepatocellular damage which needs proper diagnosis. Consult with a doctor to know your root cause.
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How high is SGPT LEVEL 982?
It is not only high but also alarming. You are recommended to consult with a hepatologist at the earliest.
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My SGOT value is 107.7. Is it dangerous?
The normal level of SGOT usually falls between 8-45 units/ liter of serum. However, anything above 50 units/liter for men and above 45 units/ liter for women can be considered alarming. Consult with a doctor to know the root cause.
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Is a liver SGOT of 30, good?
The normal range of an SGOT test is generally between 8 and 45 units per liter of serum. If your reports indicate 30 then you are fine.
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What happens when people fail the blood test?
When people fail a blood test then they normally repeat it to know the accurate results.
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What is the average cost of a blood test in India?
On average, the cost of blood tests ranges between 300 to 1000 rupees.
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My SGPT is 102. What should I do?
SGPT is normal up to 40 units, therefore, SGPT of 102 is mildly high and indicates hepatocellular damage which needs proper diagnosis. Consult with a doctor to know your root cause.
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What is the best test for liver diseases?
Liver function test or LFT is the best test to predict liver diseases.
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