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Elevated liver levels are most commonly found in a simple blood test, but they are usually a result of taking medication like Tylenol or Advil. Find out how alcohol and viral infections can elevate liver levels with information from a doctor in this free video on elevated liver levels.
The liver is a complicated organ that functions by filtering all of the blood in the body on a continual basis. Discover how the liver synthesizes several vitamins and processes triglycerides and cholesterol with information from a doctor in this free video on liver function.
Elevated liver enzymes are often a result of taking Tylenol or acetaminophen, but alcohol is another common cause of elevated enzyme levels. Discover how viral infections, such as hepatitis A,B, and C, can cause elevated liver enzymes with information from a doctor in this free video on elevated liver enzymes.
A liver ultrasound is designed to describe the architecture of the liver in order to detect the presence of cysts or infections. Discover how scar tissue can be found in liver ultrasounds with information from a doctor in this free video on liver ultrasounds.
Common symptoms of hepatic dysfunction include elevated liver enzymes and trouble with blood clotting. Discover how the most common symptom of hepatic dysfunction is no symptom at all with information from a doctor in this free video on liver health and hepatic dysfunction.
The most common symptom of a fatty liver is a lack of symptoms, because problems with a fatty liver are most often found in blood tests. Find out why an ultrasound will discover most liver problems with information from a doctor in this free video on fatty liver symptoms.
Improving liver function is based on removing offending agents or irritants from the liver, such as acetaminophen or alcohol. Find out why a change in diet can help to improve liver function with information from a doctor in this free video on liver function.
A diet that promotes a healthy liver includes a good variety of fruits and vegetables, not too much iron and very little alcohol and medications. Learn about achieving a good blend of carbohydrates, proteins and limiting sugars with information from a doctor in this free video on liver health.
Dr. Peter Kramer Dr. Peter Kramer attended medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and graduated with a medical doctorate in 1998. He attended graduate medical school at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., with a focus on family medicine, but has training and experience in all types of medicine. Dr. Kramer currently practices at Wrightsville Beach Family Medicine in Wilmington, N.C.dkdk
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