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What Does This Liver Function Test Result Indicate?
Question: Hi, I've had a high liver function test result (over 100) My doctor wants to repeat this. I have previously been quite a heavy drinker over a few years, but I have recently cut back on the alcohol and I'm eating a much healthier diet. How long could it take for the test result to be "normal" and is there anything else I can do to speed this up?
Thank you
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Brief Answer:
Please upload full report of LFT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It is important to which parameter of liver function test(LFT) is over 100 means whether it is related to SGPT, GGT, Alkaline phosphatase etc.
Please let me know so that I can interpret the findings in a better way.
If possible, please upload full report, you ahve an option on right side of your dashboard to upload reports. or You can send to YYYY@YYYY and subject as ATTN:Dr Indu XXXXXXX
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Please upload full report of LFT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It is important to which parameter of liver function test(LFT) is over 100 means whether it is related to SGPT, GGT, Alkaline phosphatase etc.
Please let me know so that I can interpret the findings in a better way.
If possible, please upload full report, you ahve an option on right side of your dashboard to upload reports. or You can send to YYYY@YYYY and subject as ATTN:Dr Indu XXXXXXX
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Good morning,
Thank you for your reply. I'm afraid I don't have any further information, my GP just said the LVT result was high (101).
Is there anything you can suggest without the information you mentioned?
Thank you
Thank you for your reply. I'm afraid I don't have any further information, my GP just said the LVT result was high (101).
Is there anything you can suggest without the information you mentioned?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
It may be related to SGPT or GGT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It may be related to SGPT or GGT as you have history of alcohol intake.
It is good that you have reduced alcohol intake.You should try to totally avoid it.
It is good that you have modified your diet.You should also avoid fried and fatty food.
Increased SGPT or GGT indicates liver injury.
You need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,urine RE/ME.
Ultrasound of abdomen should be done to assess liver.
In elevated SGPT/GGT,I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells.
It may take 3-4 months for complete recovery.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It may be related to SGPT or GGT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It may be related to SGPT or GGT as you have history of alcohol intake.
It is good that you have reduced alcohol intake.You should try to totally avoid it.
It is good that you have modified your diet.You should also avoid fried and fatty food.
Increased SGPT or GGT indicates liver injury.
You need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,urine RE/ME.
Ultrasound of abdomen should be done to assess liver.
In elevated SGPT/GGT,I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells.
It may take 3-4 months for complete recovery.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Hello,
I don't really want to tell my GP about my previous alcohol consumption if possible. Is there an over the counter alternative to the medication you have suggested?
I have now cut out alcohol completely, I do not need fried or processed foods and I drink plenty of water and also herbal teas.
I was planning on having the repeat blood test in 3-4 weeks. Even if it was not returned to normal do you think there would be an improvement in that time?
I don't really want to tell my GP about my previous alcohol consumption if possible. Is there an over the counter alternative to the medication you have suggested?
I have now cut out alcohol completely, I do not need fried or processed foods and I drink plenty of water and also herbal teas.
I was planning on having the repeat blood test in 3-4 weeks. Even if it was not returned to normal do you think there would be an improvement in that time?
Brief Answer:
You should disclose complete history.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
You should disclose complete history to your physician.It is very much needed for complete evaluation and treatment.
It is good that you have completely cut out alcohol.My drug suggestion is based on assumption,still I am not aware of your complete report.So,it is better to follow your physician's advice.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You should disclose complete history.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
You should disclose complete history to your physician.It is very much needed for complete evaluation and treatment.
It is good that you have completely cut out alcohol.My drug suggestion is based on assumption,still I am not aware of your complete report.So,it is better to follow your physician's advice.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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