Liver values over hyped or not?

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03-07-2005, 02:08 PM
Pale Horse

Liver values over hyped or not?

This is an area that I personally feel strongly about. This is my opinion and I would like yours as well. It seems that liver values get overhyped by docs today.

Are they important? YES! However why is there such a knee jerk reaction when values get slightly elevated? I have seen guys on here and seen in my self, liver values that were not shocking and the doc goes insane with the defcon 4 alert. I have seen my values go from hep c toxic levels to normal in 3 weeks (this was from drinking alcohol) don't drink anymore.

Liver health is important I agree but it is my opinion that they are blown out of context quite often.
03-07-2005, 02:10 PM
scotttiger54

imo the liver is the same as the heart. both can be royally ****ed with just the slightest disturbance.
03-07-2005, 02:23 PM
Pale Horse

I disagree the liver can regenerate itself the heart can't
03-07-2005, 02:31 PM
hung-solo

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1victor

I disagree the liver can regenerate itself the heart can't

yeah the liver is very versitile. very versitile.. i mean dont take it for granted but i have to agree with vic on this one... but the back of my head says that i dont want to have to be hooked up to a machine later in life b/c of my carelessness now
03-07-2005, 02:32 PM
Pale Horse

True......without a doubt you only get one liver.
03-07-2005, 02:40 PM
EatRite

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1victor

True......without a doubt you only get one liver.

yea but you at least get 2 hearts... :lol: