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Liver profile blood test?

Hi, i went to my docotrs recently for a checkup, and she asked for me to take a blood test, on the sheet she ticked 3 boxes, u/, liver profile and thyroid, the nurse then took a 3 vial blood sample i think about 10 mls each, 2 days later my docto had sent me a later saying that my liver test cam back as high and asking me to arrange a appointment as soon as, so she can discuss it and take more blood samples. now the question to anyone off yous is does anyone have any idea too what the liver being too high means? from any previous instructions, i have made an appointment too see her, but as i received the letter today i am abit concerned as too what might be wrong and i wont know until my appointment which is still 1 and a half week away thanks

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1. Liver Function Tests If you would like to know about the liver function test, and the uses of liver function tests in diagnosis, the following information will interest you. Liver function tests measure various chemicals in the blood made by the liver. An abnormal liver test result indicates a problem with the liver, and may help to identify the cause. Further liver function tests may be needed to clarify the cause of the liver problem The liver is in the upper right part of the abdomen. The functions of the liver include: storing glycogen (fuel for the body) which is made from sugars; helping to process fats and proteins from digested food; making proteins that are essential for blood to clot (clotting factors); processing many medicines which you may take; helping to remove poisons and toxins from the body To read more goto http://www.privatehealth.co.uk/diseases/blood-allergy/blood-test-liver-function-tests/
2. I had the same test done on my liver and the outcome was i have a fatty liver which is common in people with diabetes. Its nothing serious it can be treated via medication and a better diet. Suppose there is no reason why someone without diabetes can have the same thing if this is the case please dont worry it will work out fine.
3. There are loads of possible causes, but the most common ones are: Obesity Diabetes Hyperlipidaemia (too much fat in the blood) Drinking a lot of alcohol Certain types of medication Then there are less common causes like infections, but usually the doc will investigate the common causes first.