Can I check liver enzymes while taking traditional Chinese medicine?

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Question
Hello doctor,
Can people who are taking traditional Chinese medicine check their liver enzymes? Are the results affected?
Le Hang (1982)
Answer
Answered by Doctor Tran Thi Phuong Thuy - Hepatobiliary Specialist - General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Hello,
With questions “Can I check liver enzymes while taking traditional Chinese medicine? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
People who are taking Chinese medicine, going to check liver enzymes will not affect the test results. The test results accurately reflect your liver function status at that time. However, if the results show hepatitis, it will be difficult to distinguish whether it is due to an existing liver disease or if you have additional hepatitis due to TCM. If the medication you are taking does not cause toxic hepatitis, the results may still be normal.
If you still have questions about liver enzyme testing, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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