What are the dangers of high transaminase levels?
Dec 30, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Gao Jun
Introduction
In general, elevated transaminase levels may lead to adverse effects such as nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite, liver area pain, jaundice, fatigue, and tiredness. It is recommended to engage in moderate aerobic exercises, such as walking, jogging, or swimming, which can help promote metabolism. At the same time, it is important to ensure adequate rest, avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue, in order to maintain liver health.
Generally, elevated transaminase levels may cause adverse effects such as nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite, pain in the liver area, jaundice, fatigue, and tiredness. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Nausea and Vomiting
When liver function is impaired, the liver's ability to digest and absorb food decreases, easily leading to gastrointestinal discomfort. When transaminase levels rise, patients often experience nausea after consuming greasy or spicy foods, and severe cases may even result in vomiting.
2. Decreased Appetite
The liver is a vital metabolic organ in the human body, and abnormal liver function directly affects digestion and absorption. Due to impaired liver function, patients lose interest in food, leading to reduced appetite.
3. Pain in the Liver Area
The liver is located in the upper right abdomen. When the liver is damaged, nerve endings around it become stimulated, causing pain. Elevated transaminase levels may indicate liver inflammation or injury, and patients may experience pain or discomfort in the liver area.
4. Jaundice
When the liver is damaged, its metabolic and excretory functions are affected, leading to bilirubin accumulation in the body and resulting in jaundice. When elevated transaminase levels are accompanied by increased bilirubin, patients may develop jaundice symptoms, including yellowing of the skin and sclera, and darkened urine resembling strong tea.
5. Fatigue and Tiredness
The liver is a key organ for energy metabolism in the body. Abnormal liver function leads to insufficient energy supply, causing symptoms of fatigue and tiredness. When transaminase levels rise, patients often feel general weakness and tiredness, which may not be fully relieved even after rest.
It is recommended to engage in moderate aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, or swimming, which can help promote metabolism. At the same time, ensure adequate rest and avoid staying up late or overexertion to maintain liver health.
