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Are Slightly Raised Bilirubin And SGOT Levels A Cause For Concern?
Question: I recently got done blood tests of my son XXXX (Age 22 years). His complete blood test report is attached for your perusal. I seek your advise on the following points of concern:-
1. Bilirubin - Total : 1.86 mg/dl (normal range 0.3-1.2 mg/dl)
2. Bilirubin - Direct : 0.37 mg/dl (normal range <0.3 mg/dl)
3. Aspartate Aminotransferase (SGOT) : 42.53 U/I (normal range <37 U/I)
4. Iron : 187.43 ug/dl (normal range 65-175 ug/dl)
Please advise if he needs to start some medicine to bring the above values in normal range.
Blood Test Report uploaded and attached.
1. Bilirubin - Total : 1.86 mg/dl (normal range 0.3-1.2 mg/dl)
2. Bilirubin - Direct : 0.37 mg/dl (normal range <0.3 mg/dl)
3. Aspartate Aminotransferase (SGOT) : 42.53 U/I (normal range <37 U/I)
4. Iron : 187.43 ug/dl (normal range 65-175 ug/dl)
Please advise if he needs to start some medicine to bring the above values in normal range.
Blood Test Report uploaded and attached.
Brief Answer:
Insignificant
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The bilirubin and SGOT levels are not significantly raised. Your son does not require any medications for this. He can repeat the liver function test after 4 weeks.
The slightly raised iron also does not carry any significance and you can ignore it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ratnakar Kini
Gastroenterologist
Insignificant
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The bilirubin and SGOT levels are not significantly raised. Your son does not require any medications for this. He can repeat the liver function test after 4 weeks.
The slightly raised iron also does not carry any significance and you can ignore it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ratnakar Kini
Gastroenterologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dear Dr. XXXXXXX - Thanks for your response. I have one more query. My Son is taking Protein Powder (Muscle XXXXXXX Whey Gold Brand) - one scoop of 10 gms daily in the morning. This has been advised by his Gym instructor.
I hope the raised bilirubin and SGOT levels are not because of this Protein Powder. Please advise if it is safe to have this Protein Powder.
Regards
XXXX
I hope the raised bilirubin and SGOT levels are not because of this Protein Powder. Please advise if it is safe to have this Protein Powder.
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes, safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The mildly raised bilirubin and SGOT are not due to his protein supplements. He can safely have it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ratnakar Kini
Gastroenterologist
Yes, safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The mildly raised bilirubin and SGOT are not due to his protein supplements. He can safely have it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ratnakar Kini
Gastroenterologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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