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What Does My Liver Function Test Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016

Question: Hello yesterday I got checked my liver function test,
Actually my liver enzymes a file from 6 months.
3 months before- sgpt:170, sgot:69
6 months before- sgpt:110, sgot:50,
Doctor advised me to take liv52 tablets, low fatty and less oily diet. But I was careless and I continue to take heavy diet, cold drink etc.. And yesterday I have got report
Sgpt:170, sgot:76 etc...(report attached with message).
So now I want to know, what diet should I take & what things I should eat in whole day? Which things I shouldn't take now to lower my liver enzymes? Please plzz help & advise me.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief answer....explained below
Detailed answer,...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Your liver enzymes,specially SGPT is really high.
There are various reasons for high SGPT levels and one should definitely try to find the basic cause.

Most common causes for high SGPT are ....
Frequent and excessive use of alcohol
Taking high fatty diet
Being obese and diabetic
Frequent use of pain killers and herbal medicines
Consuming more of fast foods like pizzas burgers,colas etc.

Less common but other important reasons can be...
Being infected with hepatitis B or C
Chholecystitis ,gall stones etc

What to do.....
Do get tested for hepatitis markers and get an ultrasound abdomen done.
Do regular exercises for atleast 45 minutes a day and shed your weight
Quit alcohol,fast foods,high fatty diet and colas
Avoid saturated fats
Consume more of fresh fruits,green vegetables and nuts
avoid pain killers and herbal medications
Drink plenty of water.

With these lifestyle changes,you would be all right in 4-6 months.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (47 minutes later)

Thanks for the precious recommendations Dr.Sir!
actually i am overweight. my age is 18(male), weight-81, height-5'10
I will surely perform the exercise & follow the diet plan above mentioned by u sir.
So, if it is because of obesity..Should i continue to take Liv.52? or please advice any other medicine or syrup which can be helpful.

should i leave eating chapatis also?
And my last question, Sir, you have seen that attached report..is there any chances of jaundice also?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (15 minutes later)

Hello,
Basically there is no medicine for high liver enzymes.
As far as LIV 52 is concerned,it doesn't have much role.
It won't make any difference whether you take it or not.
I have already seen your reports and there is no sign or any chance of any jaundice in it.
No need for stopping chappatis. You may restrict their quantity to just one and half to 2 at a time.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (12 hours later)

Thanks for ur precious advise.. Sir
Now my last follow up question - As I have liver problems, should I cut my protein from diet?
Which things should be avoided as of high proteins?
Thanks Sir..

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (55 minutes later)

Hello,
There is no need to cut down on your protein intake.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar