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Liver enzymes increased
Hi ,
I was suffering from cough and dr prescribed me tuberculosis medicine but report doesn't sh
ow tuberculosis but my ADA is increased a bit.
Liver enzymes -
SGOT- 702
SGPT - 212
AST:ALT ratio - 3.24
Alkaline phosphate - 146
Bilrubin total - 0.55
Bilrubin direct - 0.28
Bilrubin indirect - 0.29
Total protein - 8.80
A:G ratio - 0.76
What may be the cause of high liver enzymes. Is there anything to worry. Please advise.
Liver enzymes may increase due to TB meds ...show to the treating doc
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Dear Mam
The increase in liver enzymes is most likely because of DILI ( Drug induced liver injury). TB medicines may cause that. Need to change anti TB drugs accordingly.
Next Steps
review to your physician
consult a liver specialist
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