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Abnormal Liver Function Test result

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dramallamakarma · 18/01/2018 15:23

Could anyone tell me if an abnormal LFT could be for no reason or will something definitely be picked up?

My GP has referred me for a scan (assuming ultrasound) after routine blood tests at my postnatal check came back as abnormal. My only other symptom is intense itchy skin occasionally.

I suppose I'm worrying about what could be wrong or if the tests can be inaccurate.

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InDubiousBattle · 18/01/2018 15:26

Look up cholestasis, it's a liver condition you can get in late pregnancy and the main symptom is intense skin itching. How old is your baby?

SueGeneris · 18/01/2018 15:29

Are you taking any herbal supplements? I took feverfew for migraine for a couple of months and that caused me to have abnormal liver function test results.

dramallamakarma · 18/01/2018 16:10

@InDubiousBattle coming up to 7 weeks, I'll have a look at that. Had LFTs done during pregnancy & they came back fine.

@SueGeneris the only thing I'm taking are breastfeeding vitamins so not herbal as such.

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goose1964 · 18/01/2018 21:04

Are you taking painkillers, I can't take NSAIDs ( aspirin/ibuprofen etc) because they cause abnormal test results.

dramallamakarma · 18/01/2018 22:16

@goose1964 no not now, I did for about 4 weeks after my c section. Perhaps that could be it?

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