High Liver Enzymes Symptoms, Causes & More
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7. Complications of High Liver Enzyme Levels
If the underlying cause of high liver enzyme levels isn't treated, more serious symptoms can occur, including severe jaundice, itching, black or bloody stools, and cirrhosis or scarring of the liver. Clotting may take longer, and the abdomen may enlarge with fluid.3’What are Elevated Liver Enzymes in Children?’ Nationwide Children’s Hospital. www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/elevated-liver-enzymes
Elevated liver enzyme levels may affect concurrent illnesses, such as Covid-19, complicating treatment protocols and resulting in higher mortality rates because of liver failure. They may be associated with inflammation throughout the body, failure of other organs and death.5Vettor R; Angeli P. ‘Abnormal liver function tests predict transfer to intensive care unit and death in COVID-19,’ Liver International. October 2020
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