October is a great time to visit Hawaii for those that like to enjoy the heat of a tropical climate, but donât want to suffer from the sweltering conditions and humidity of the peak summer months. And though November will see the start of the wet season in Hawaii, October still offers a beautiful climate.... Read more.
According to the Mayo Clinic and the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, causes of elevated liver enzymes in children include viral infections and overdose of certain medications. If your child is obese or has a diet high in fatty foods, elevated liver enzymes may result and are an indication of fatty liver disease.
1 Your liver enzymes may be elevated, even if there is no damage to the liver at all. 2  For example, ALP is made by the bones and the liver. 3  Your blood ALP levels may be elevated due to damaged the bones, not a damaged liver. 4  ALT, AST levels may be elevated if there is damage to the heart. Each of these enzymes or proteins, if elevated, will tell your doctor if there is a problem with a certain area of your liver. 2  It will also suggest if there is a problem elsewhere in the blood. 3  Your liver enzymes may be elevated if: 4  You have an infection, blockage or damage to your liver.