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Can your gallbladder cause elevated liver enzymes?
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Blood tests showing high levels of pancreatic enzymes (amylase and lipase) usually indicate a diagnosis of pancreatitis. Elevated levels of the liver enzyme alanine aminotransferase (ALT) are helpful in identifying gallstone pancreatitis. Imaging techniques are useful in confirming a diagnosis.
Why would liver enzymes be high?
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Other causes of elevated liver enzymes may include: Hepatitis that is severe liver inflammation caused by excessive consumption of harmful substances. Autoimmune hepatitis or liver inflammation caused by an autoimmune disorder. Celiac disease or small intestine damage caused by gluten.