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What Causes Fluctuation In SGPT Levels?
Sir, my daughter is 9.5 yrs old and recently got admitted in to a hospital due to fever and throt infection ( tonsillitis) doctor said her SGPT level is very high 237 on first day and it was 320 the next day . They says in some viral infections the SGPT level varies and will be normal once the infection is cured . Can you please advise will it cause any damage to her lever? I m worried
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
Hello,
SGPT is increased due to damage to hepatocytes or liver cells. Liver cell damage can occur due to various causes like infection, drugs, toxins etc.
Since the infection is viral the infection will resolve after treatment. As the viral infection will resolve, SGPT will also come back to normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
SGPT is increased due to damage to hepatocytes or liver cells. Liver cell damage can occur due to various causes like infection, drugs, toxins etc.
Since the infection is viral the infection will resolve after treatment. As the viral infection will resolve, SGPT will also come back to normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
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