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What Does An Increase In SGPT Level When Suffering From HBV Infection Indicate?
Hi I had hbv positiv dignosed 15 years back, I had my routine chekups doctors advised me some blood test after every 3 months, my LFT was always in normal range , my ultrasound was also normal but my e antigen were reactive and e antibodies were non reactive but some 4years back my e antigen had been non reactive and e antibodies reactive, which the doctor said is a very good sign ..... and now when I repeat my LFT just for the sake of my knowldge, I found my sgpt is increased to the level of 70!! I just want to know y this sgpt is increased, what can I do now, is this the serious thing for my health?? ?...plz reply
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Hello,
Elevated SGPT levels indicate damage to liver cells are release of this enzyme.
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Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Elevated SGPT levels indicate damage to liver cells are release of this enzyme.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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