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Liver or Kidney Problem??

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 16, 2021 | Replies (14)

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@tonto999

Hello! Happy to meet you. Congratulations on your transplant. Yes, lab results do change constantly. I've never had an abnormal lab result before so I'm a little nervous.

I did get 3 lab tests now and an ultrasound. I posted that information in a reply to Lori, Volunteer Mentor below. I didn't seek medical attention because of symptoms. I went in for my annual medical exam. I did not have one in 2020 because of COVID-19. Routine bloodwork came back abnormal. I don't know what other tests they will request next.

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@tonto999, I can understand your confusion and concern. My liver disease was discovered when my PCP observed that my liver function labs were out of the normal range during my annual visit. He ordered repeat labs for me, just like your doctor has done for you. He also told me to take no over-counter meds, or have no alcohol, and he double checked the BP and cholesterol med that he had prescribed for me. To my disappointment and fear, my labs did not change. So he referred me to a gastroenterologist (GI) for further investigation. I remember that he began to order labs specific to test for a cause of my elevated enzymes. I also had ultra sound and biopsy.
There are many issues that can result in elevated liver enzymes. I am happy that you are under the eye of an observant doctor.
I want to encourage you to begin a list of all your questions, so that you can have a meaningful consult with the doctor.