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Elevated Liver Enzymes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Tips

Liver Cancer

Hepatic cancer or liver cancer typically occurs first in the liver cells. When it spreads to other parts of the organ, the disease will trigger the production of enzymes to fight against radical cells. However, an excessive amount would make your liver more difficult to filter harmful substances and keep the body operate properly. The main cause of cancer is cirrhosis due to previous damages in this part. You can get diagnosed to detect it early with liver function tests, which measure the levels of liver enzymes. Abnormally elevated readings might be a red flag that requires further testing and treatments. [4]