What Does High SGOT And SGPT Levels Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

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Mon, 19 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor,

I did my mdical checkup recenty and in he blod report my SGPT/SGOT levels are high. My SGOT is 57 and SGPT is 80.

I am nondrinker, nonsmoker. What is the cause and implications of the same
What the steps to reduce the same

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need few more investigation like lipid profile

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM

I have gone through your reports in detail.
Increased SGPT indicates liver injury.
Increased SGOT is non specific because it increases in many other conditions.
It is important to know other parameters of liver function test like total bilirubin level.
You also need few more investigations like routine hemogram,RBS(Random blood sugar),Lipid profile,Renal function test,Viral markers,Ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed.

You should avoid fatty food.
You can take tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells.
You should increase your physical activity in the form of exercise and walking.
It is good that you don't take alcohol and cigarettes.

Please get at least lipid profile and complete liver function test done so that proper cause can be found out.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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