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Expert Abnormal Results of Liver Function Gastroenterologist

The tests, which indicate abnormal liver functioning, are the warning that someone has stressed his or her liver, usually due to fatty liver, viral infections, alcohol, or drugs. The diagnosis and management of the disease is made through early detection. Dr. Bharat Pothuri at GastroDoxs in Houston offers a high level of diagnostics and care for the restoration of health.

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Difficulty Swallowing

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

About the Expert

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the founder of GastroDoxs. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Popular Causes and Risk Factors.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - obesity or overweight.
Insulin resistance and diabetes type 2.
Raised cholesterol (dyslipidemia) or triglycerides.
Traumatic fatty liver disease (heavy alcohol use).
Viral: viral hepatitis (A, B or C).
Some drugs (e.g. high dose acetaminophen, statins).
Autoimmune liver diseases.
Metabolic syndrome.
Neighborhood liver disease family history.

Signs and Symptoms

Often none in early stages.
Fatigue or general weakness.
Moderate of full pain in upper right abdomen.
Dark urine or pale stools.
Jaundice (whitish eyes or skin).
Unexplained weight loss.
Abdominal/leg swelling (late disease).

To treat the abnormal outcomes of liver functions, Expert Treatment is required in the studies carried out by Dr. Bharat Pothuri.

Dr. Pothuri is very detailed and by step:

Heath History and Lifestyle Review.

He starts by talking about your symptoms, habits of lifestyle, alcohol, and medications that you take that could influence liver health.

Blood Tests ( Liver Function Tests - LFTs).

He makes an analysis of vital liver enzyme levels, including ALT, AST, ALP, and bilirubin. The repeat test would be advised in cases where the results are not the norm.

Imaging Tests

Ultrasound: Assists in the identification of fatty or structural alterations within the liver.
FibroScan: In order to examine the presence of fibrosis or scarring in liver, a procedure is not necessary, but measures liver stiffness.

Further Testing (where necessary)

Hepatitis test to test viral infections.
Autoimmune tests to measure immune system related liver diseases.

Treatment

In our Team, we provide complete patient care in Abnormal Liver Function.

1. Diet Changes and Lifestyle.

Individualized diets in order to mitigate saturated fats, sugar, and unhealthy calories.
Strength training, daily walks exercise programs to assist in maintaining a steady weight loss.
Instruction on the means of decreasing the liver enzymes with the help of specific diet and exercise.

2. Medications

Viral focus therapy of liver injury due to hepatitis.
Autoimmune auto liver immunosuppressive agents.
Medication to decrease the inflammation and cholesterol control in NASH approved by the FDA.

3. Minimal or Advanced Surgeries.

Non-surgical monitoring of liver stiffness and fat content using FibroScan.
New therapies of NASH or MASH liver disease in clinical trials.
Endoscopic procedures of severe scarring and variceal problems.

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of abnormal liver functional test?

They suggest the potential of liver inflammation, damage, or impanelled bile flow and should be evaluated further.

Which enzymes are the most significant one?

Key markers are ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT; a high level indicates the existence of various patterns of liver damage.

What can cause abnormal LFTs?

They include viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, medications, alcohol, and obstruction of bile ducts.

What are the ways in which abnormalities are confirmed?

Follow-up it consists of repeating blood tests, imaging (ultrasound, CT) and, in some cases, liver biopsy.

Normalize LFTs through changes in lifestyle?

Yes - loss of weight, diet modification, physical activity and alcohol avoidance can frequently enhance outcomes.

In what instances am I required to visit a specialist?

When the LFTs take an upper hand in repeat testing or in case you show signs such as jaundice or drowsiness.

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