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High levels of liver enzymes can suggest liver inflammation or disease. Liver enzyme tests can help diagnose issues like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and heart disease. Factors like alcohol use and physical ...

Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels ...

If you have high ALT levels — a liver enzyme known as alanine aminotransferase — it may be due to a liver problem. Here's what you need to know about these liver enzymes and how to lower your ALT ...