Can cholecystitis cause elevated transaminase levels?
Disease description:
My cousin has cholecystitis, and during a recent examination, she was found to have elevated transaminase levels. Can cholecystitis cause elevated transaminase levels?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Cholecystitis may cause elevated transaminase levels. This elevation is usually due to bile duct obstruction caused by gallstones or cholecystitis, which prevents bile from being excreted and consequently affects liver function, leading to increased transaminase levels. Alternatively, elevated transaminases in patients with cholecystitis might be caused by underlying liver cirrhosis. It is recommended that patients undergo appropriate diagnostic tests to determine the exact cause and receive targeted treatment accordingly.
