Persistent elevation of transketolase may be due to a number of causes including obstructive jaundice, hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis, as well as some tumors, and may also be due to prolonged alcohol consumption.
The most common cause of elevated transketolase is obstructive jaundice, which can be caused by bile duct stones and bile duct stenosis. Patients with hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis caused by hepatitis may also have elevated transketolase. In addition, malignant tumors such as liver, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers may also cause elevated transketolase.
Chronic alcohol consumption in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may also cause elevated transketolase, which will gradually decrease after strict abstinence from alcohol.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in a timely manner to identify the cause of the disease and to treat it with targeted treatment under the doctor’s guidance.