Liver Function That Should Be Checked

Last updated: Nov 19, 2009

	Liver Function That Should Be Checked

 

Signs, symptoms & indicators of Liver Function That Should Be Checked:

	Symptoms - General   Constant fatigue Symptoms - Skin - General   Itchy skin   The reason why patients with liver disease itch is not known, although it is commonly believed that some substances accumulate in the blood as a result of a poorly functioning liver and thus cause itching. A simple blood test can exclude liver disease as a cause for the itching, as liver enzymes are often elevated with liver involvement.

Conditions that suggest Liver Function That Should Be Checked:

	Metabolic   Jaundice Musculo-Skeletal   General Weakness Organ Health   Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement

Risk factors for Liver Function That Should Be Checked:

	Lab Values - Chemistries   Elevated liver enzymes Counter-indicators:   Normal liver enzyme levels or history of elevated liver enzymes

Recommendations for Liver Function That Should Be Checked:

	Lab Tests/Rule-Outs   Test/Monitor Liver Function

KEY

		Strong or generally accepted link
		Proven definite or direct link
		Very strongly or absolutely counter-indicative
		Highly recommended