What Does My Liver Function Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014

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Question : I AM SHOEB AGED 38 YRS. (MALE) DIAGONOSED WITH ON LFT TEST:
TEST DESCRIPTION RESULT UNIT
GOT(AST){IFCC} 44 U/L
SGPT(ALT){IFCC MOD} 66 U/L
ALKALINE PHOSPHATE{DGKC} 119 U/L

KINDLY COMMENT ON IT AND GUDE ME WITH THE REMEDY
THANKS REGARDS

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mildly elevated ALT

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Your ALT level is mildly increased. There are many different causes for a raised ALT. The most common cause is fatty liver disease.
I would advise you to get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and tests for hepatitis B and C done first as the first step.
Further treatment can be planned after seeing the reports of these tests.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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