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What Does a Liver Function Test Show, and Should I Be Concerned About My Results?
General Medicine
Question #15163
81 days ago
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What Does a Liver Function Test Show, and Should I Be Concerned About My Results? - #15163

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I recently had a liver function test done because I’ve been feeling fatigued, bloated, and sometimes even nauseous after eating. My doctor suggested the test to check if my liver is functioning properly, but now that I have the results, I don’t fully understand what they mean. From what I’ve read, a liver function test measures things like ALT, AST, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase, but what do these numbers actually indicate? If some of them are slightly high, does that mean I have liver disease, or is it something that can be fixed with diet and lifestyle changes? I also drink alcohol occasionally—could that have affected my liver function test results? And what about my diet? I do eat a lot of fried foods and sugar, so could that be putting stress on my liver? I’ve heard that Ayurveda focuses on detoxifying the liver naturally. Are there any Ayurvedic herbs like bhumi amla, kutki, or triphala that actually help improve liver function test results? Also, should I be doing any specific detoxes to cleanse my liver? If anyone has had abnormal liver function test results and was able to improve them naturally, please share what worked. Should I be worried, or is this something I can fix with the right changes?

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81 days ago
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If your liver function test shows mildly elevated levels of enzymes like ALT, AST, bilirubin, or ALP, it may indicate liver stress or inflammation, which can often be linked to factors like alcohol consumption, a diet high in fried foods and sugar, or medications. While mildly abnormal results aren’t always a cause for concern, making lifestyle changes such as reducing alcohol, eating a healthier diet with antioxidant-rich foods, and incorporating liver-supporting herbs like bhumi amla, kutki, and triphala (commonly used in Ayurveda) can help improve liver function. Staying hydrated, exercising, and avoiding processed foods also aid in liver detoxification. Regular monitoring and consulting a healthcare professional if symptoms worsen is important, but with the right changes, mild liver issues can often be managed and improved naturally.
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