Drought can also have significant impacts on the economy. For example, in the first year of a severe drought from 2007 to 2009, the U.S. Southeast lost over $1.3 billion due to destruction of major crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, and hay.
Less common causes include Î±1-antitrypsin deficiency, autoimmune hepatitis, and Wilson disease. Extrahepatic conditions (e.g., thyroid disorders, celiac disease, hemolysis, muscle disorders) can also cause elevated liver transaminase levels.
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.