Swollen Glands And Abnormal Liver Test

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abnormal liver functions test,hep.A,B,and C negative ,What else could be the cause ?

I feel uncomfort in my liver area .the blood test showing high : ALK PHOS :148 u/l(30 -120)GGTP : 192 u/l (< 51)AST : 78 u/l (< 41)ALT : 197 u/l (<51)I was then tested for hep.A,B,and C -The results were...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

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Your blood tests suggest that you have some inflamatory process in the liver .If your hepatitis tests are negative, you need to discuss with your doctor if some need to be repeated later on.For example you may have HCV, but still to have... Read more »

abnormal liver tests

Would elevated ALT of 80+ for 6 months not count as abnormal liver function tests? I also have a... Read more »

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Sharp Headache, blurred vision, swollen glands

Hi DocWhats your theory about this one? Approx. 2 weeks ago I had unprotected gay sex. Soon... Read more »

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Very worried. Swollen glands.......

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi everyone, Can anyone help me figure out what to do....
I had about 5 unprotected vaginal intercourse exposures a year ago. Since then I have had the following issues which may be related or may not be to the exposure:
1-2 weeks later poison ivy/oak... Read more »

Swollen glands, Am I going nuts?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had a few unprotected experiences with the same man between october and feb. I am female by the way. I was tested in march and it was negative. I am going crazy!! I am convincing myself I have HIV, due to the swollen glands, some tiredness,... Read more »

Swollen glands

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I know that swollen glands can happen with ARS, and not usually after that 2-4 weeks, but I have concerns with painful swollen glands and a sore throat. I know it's cold/flu season.. I know symptoms are not diagnositc. These facts aren't helping my... Read more »

Swollen glands

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

So I have noticed that everyone that thinks they are hiv+ have swollen glands or lymph nodes. Personally I have had swollen, sore glands since November and I am at high risk. Is everyone hiv+ or are we just really paranoid? Do all these people with... Read more »

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