Referred patient with abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are often asymptomatic and overweight (a little, at least). Assuming alcohol intake is not excessive, glucose intolerance/ diabetes and hypertriglyceridaemia need to be ruled out. Reactions to medications can raise suspicions but surprisingly, are unlikely as a major factor: statins are often blamed but are rarely responsible; more likely culprits are anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants, and antibiotics.
Thinking of possibilities
Iron studies are important, to not miss haemochromatosis. However, ferritin, an acute phase reactant, commonly goes up with liver inflammation, even to levels of 1000, without implying iron overload. Transferrin saturation is...
Thinking of possibilities
Iron studies are important, to not miss haemochromatosis. However, ferritin, an acute phase reactant, commonly goes up with liver inflammation, even to levels of 1000, without implying iron overload. Transferrin saturation is...
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