Liver enzymes include alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, and gamma-glutamyl transferase. While they play roles in important bodily functions, elevated liver enzymes in the blood can indicate a medical condition or disease.
Along with assessing your liver health, lab tests and diagnostic exams can be used to establish a baseline, look for other symptoms, or rule out certain medical conditions. DrOwl makes it easy to store and access your vital health records digitally and even features a powerful AI tool to explain your medical records to you.
Health conditions that damage the liver can cause enzymes to become elevated. This includes liver disease (alcohol and non-alcohol related), hepatitis infections, and cirrhosis or scarring of the liver.
Metabolic syndrome, which is when a person has three out of five health conditions known to increase disease risk, can also raise liver enzyme levels, as can certain medications (like statins) and lifestyle habits (excessive consumption of alcohol).
Alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase are two liver enzymes often found on blood tests. When enzyme levels are elevated, medical staff order additional screenings to look for underlying conditions and infections.
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