What causes liver enzymes to become elevated?

Have you ever experienced an unexplained increase in your liver enzymes? You’re not alone! Elevations in liver enzymes are a surprisingly common phenomenon that can be caused by a myriad of factors. In this article, we’ll explore the causes and symptoms of elevated liver enzymes, and maybe have a little fun along the way.

What are liver enzymes?

Before we dive into what causes elevated levels of these bad boys, let’s first understand what they actually do. Liver enzymes are proteins that help carry out chemical reactions within the cells of our livers. They act as catalysts for important bodily functions such as metabolism and digestion.

Suzy: “Ummm so yeah, Suzy here; if my body has real primetime enzyme machines doing all sorts of essential things for me- then why would they betray me like this?”

Great question Suzy! As it turns out, there could be many reasons why your normally well-behaved liver decides to start making too much noise (in terms of enzyme production).

Causes

Alcohol Consumption-

The most notorious reason behind temporarily increased liver enzyme activity is indulging in alcohol consumption with abandon (who doesn’t love unwinding after work/writing articles at home or popping champagne when something great happens). When it comes to heavy drinking or prolonged usage,the damage done can cause permanent alteration leading to chronic elevations in alkaline phosphatase levels.
Yes! I’m talking about booze-related language where 2 bottles get replaced by ‘indulging’. It’s gotcha-covered

Medications-

Common drugs such as NSAIDs/Paracetamol taken on regular basis can also lead to elevated values over time resulting in drug-induced hepatitis.The easy solution is just stop taking them but wouldn’t you rather make life more difficult?

Fatty Liver Disease

When people overeat/junk eat and lead a sedentary lifestyle,it can result in fat build up around the liver,inducing inflammation and finally impairing enzyme activity.

Autoimmune Disorders-

When our immune system goes rogue, it’s going to cause inflammation throughout your body like the liver (Yes! Like Punisher but only not as cool). Inflammation induced leads to increased enzymes production that start behaving (also) erratically cause damage.

Hepatitis A,B,C,D,E,F & G

No explanation given because there just are too many of them (I’m a language model after all folks)

High Liver Enzymes Symptoms

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?
– Nausea
– Vomiting
– Fatigue
– Abdominal pain
– Jaundice

If yes then considering getting tested might be worth it (getting actual medical advice is better than seeking it from an AI. Just sayin’)

How do you Detect It?

You’d need to get bloodwork done because doctors wouldn’t really guess if its temporary or indicative of something serious. The test will let you know which enzyme(s) have gone mad and what could prompt this sort of response.

What Happens After Detection?

It largely depends on trigger/causative agent inducing increase.
For example: For alcohol lovers ,cutting back/abstaining would usually help while for individuals with autoimmune disorders specific medication managing symptoms is key.

Conclusion

All said and done,tracing ^(see I told ya; typical article wouldn’t use that word,nah uh), understanding triggers leading to wacko upto no good enzyme machines , if followed by corrective action can nip problem in bud thereby saving one from bigger troubles tomorrow.(yes recommending more uncommon phrases we go now)

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