Liver Test Result

[breadstick]

Hi

I know you good people are well versed in medical matters so was hoping for some reassurance

First of all I am very prone to bouts of extreme anxiety and also depression espcially when I start to over think things and a recent blood test at my gp has got me very worked up

Everything in the test was fine bloodwork etc apart from slightly elevated liver reading, I didn't think to question it but I'm booked in for another blood test next week just to double check

I'm now worrying something is wrong I'm a non drinker have been all my life so don't know why the test was higher than it should be, I did take quite a few paracetemol for pain relief leading up to the test so would this have raised the level?

People have told me I'm getting worked up over nothing but with my anxiety it's making me think irrational thoughts :( and have been very low and tearful today

[Sqad]

Firstly, why put this in CB......normally I would refuse to give an opinion, but I am ina benevolent mood at the moment.

Not enough information, not nearly enough but i am going to guess, that you are over 65 years of age, overweight, probably have Type 2 diabetes and may even be on blood pressure reducing tablets.
Whatever..........the high liver function tests may indicate that you have non alcoholic liver disease ( NALD) also called "fatty liver".....no big deal and your GP may give you some advice on lifestyle.
Not to worry breadstick, it is no big deal.

[breadstick]

Sorry put it in wrong section :(

[Buenchico]

A standard liver function test will, among other things, look at the level of ALT (alanine aminotransferase) in your blood.

Quote (from a site dealing with Hepatitis B, which is otherwise NOT relevant to you):
"Our ALT shows up high whenever our liver is dealing with any infection or poison or even a hard to digest food such as fried meat. It is common for them to be high in people who have recently had alcohol or paracetamol"

Source:
http://www.hepbpositive.org.uk/liver-function-blood-tests-explained

So it's likely that your use of paracetamol (or even simply having had a bacon butty for your breakfast) could explain a mildly abnormal test result.

[breadstick]

Sorry should have given more info...I'm mid 40s not diabetic was tested for that and bp is ok and yes I had fatty food the night before the test and paracetemol very perceptive lol

[Sqad]

I guessed wrong.

[breadstick]

It was me being vague sorry, I appreciate you taking the time If I'm not worrying I'm asleep and I don't always make things clear

[anneasquith]

Breadstick, I’m sure the majority of abers will be happy to reply to your op wherever it is posted. Doubt ed will give you a “ black mark “ :*)

[jakep]

Need to know exactly which part of the liver test is raised.
I have a permanently raised bilirubin level, initially checked three times over three months.
Diagnosed with Gilbert’s Syndrome.....totally harmless.