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What Do These SGPT And Bilirubin Levels In Children With Jaundice Indicate?

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Question : My son is 13 year old.. since last 7 days he has been diagnosed joindice. Reading on 11Aug was 2400 sgpt and bliuribin 8 latest reading on 15 Aug is sgpt 1300 and bliuribin 18. Doctor have suggested liv 52 and b complex syrup. We are worried with the progress kindly suggest is it okay
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Progress depends upon the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX ji,
Good evening!
I appreciate your concern for your beloved son.

After having gone through your query I am of the opinion that your son is suffering from hepatitis which is reflected in high bilirubin and SGPT level.

However, he needs to be investigated further to find out the cause of hepatitis.
Most commonly hepatitis is caused by virus A, B or less commonly by C, D, and E.
So he needs to be further investigated to find out which virus is responsible for his present condition. Other liver function tests like alkaline phosphatase, GGT, SGOT should also be done.

The treatment suggested by the doctor is alright.

Hope to have answered your query..

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What Do These SGPT And Bilirubin Levels In Children With Jaundice Indicate?

Brief Answer: Progress depends upon the cause. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX ji, Good evening! I appreciate your concern for your beloved son. After having gone through your query I am of the opinion that your son is suffering from hepatitis which is reflected in high bilirubin and SGPT level. However, he needs to be investigated further to find out the cause of hepatitis. Most commonly hepatitis is caused by virus A, B or less commonly by C, D, and E. So he needs to be further investigated to find out which virus is responsible for his present condition. Other liver function tests like alkaline phosphatase, GGT, SGOT should also be done. The treatment suggested by the doctor is alright. Hope to have answered your query..