Physical examination results showed abnormal liver function

It is necessary for us to have a physical examination every year, because the physical examination can not only prevent many diseases, but also find out where there are problems in our body, so that we can adjust them in time. Most physical examinations require checking liver function. Sometimes doctors prescribe medicine for patients and also need to refer to the patient's liver and kidney function before making a choice. So what is the matter with abnormal liver function in the physical examination results?

Liver function is one of the must-check items in a physical examination, and it can usually be obtained through blood tests. Many people see "elevated transaminase" written on the test report after receiving it, which means that liver function is likely to be abnormal.

What should I do if I find abnormal liver function?

If elevated transaminase levels are found during a physical examination, you should go to the hepatobiliary department for further examination, and try to choose the morning and fasting examination. Why? Because liver function mainly tests several indicators such as ALT and AST. Once an abnormality is found, a comprehensive and complete examination of liver function is required. In the complete liver function test, enzyme indicators will be affected by meals, so it is best to ensure fasting for 8 hours.

Is liver dysfunction contagious?

Many people, after discovering problems with their liver function, begin to worry about whether they have contracted an infectious disease and become anxious. In fact, this is unnecessary worry. There are many reasons for abnormal liver function, such as viral hepatitis (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.), alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease, drug-induced liver injury, etc. Among them, only viral hepatitis is contagious. Therefore, there is no need to panic when seeing abnormal liver function. You should wait for further test results before making a conclusion.

Can abnormal liver function be cured?

Most liver function abnormalities can be cured through professional and systematic treatment. Some milder liver function abnormalities can heal on their own by changing unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits. For conditions such as hepatitis B, although current medical technology has not yet been able to cure it, drug treatment can be used to reduce inflammation, improve liver function, and prevent the disease from worsening.

When liver function is abnormal, what should you pay attention to in your daily life?

1. Avoid overwork and reduce physical activity

Try to lie down flat, get more rest and avoid staying up late at other times besides work. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "when a person lies down, blood returns to the liver". When a person lies flat, qi and blood can reach the liver, which is beneficial to the repair of liver cells.

2. A diet based on high-quality protein, high vitamins, low sugar and low fat

High-quality protein includes eggs, milk, fish, lean meat, soy products, etc., which can provide the necessary energy for repairing the liver. Vitamin B and vitamin C can promote liver cell repair, and a low-sugar, low-fat diet can effectively reduce the metabolic burden on the liver. Alcoholics should quit drinking, as drinking can seriously damage the liver.

3. Use drugs that may cause liver damage with caution

Common drugs that can easily damage the liver include antipyretics, anti-tuberculosis drugs, some anti-inflammatory drugs, some drugs for treating mental illness, etc. Therefore, when liver function is abnormal and accompanied by other diseases, be sure to ask the doctor to choose drugs that are less harmful to the liver to avoid aggravating liver damage due to drugs. In addition, the use of all drugs should be based on the doctor's treatment diagnosis and should not be taken blindly.