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Elevated SGPT, SGOT Levels. Overweight, High Cholesterol. How To Reduce These Levels?
Question: Hi I just got some blood tests back which were done as part of insurance policy. My SGPT is 68 and SGOT is 44. I am overweight (88kg, height 5 feet 10 inch/177cm). My cholestrol is also high at 214 and so is triglycerides at 311. Rest all the numbers are okay. Can you tell me what should I do to get these numbers back in order ?
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query and sharing your reports.
There are couples of areas of concern.
1. Your weight: You are over weight by about 8-10kgs.
2. Your cholesterol and triglycerides are high
3. Liver enzymes are marginally raised.
You need to do following for bringing this numbers in normal range.
1. Reduce your weight: Plan your diet well. Avoid fried foods, junk foods, cold drinks etc.Do not drink too much of tea/coffee. You should take help of a qualified dietician for this. You need to plan your diet well. In today’s era irregular diet and stress are the two main reasons for obesity.
2. Do regular exercise. Regular 30-40 minutes of exercise is must. You can do either brisk walking or other exercise. You should to this on most days of the week.
3. Stop tobacco in any form, if you are taking. Reduce your alcohol intake if you are taking.
4. You need regular visit your to your family physician to keep a watch on your blood pressure, weight and general health.
5. Please also take more care if you have family history of heart disease etc.
6. Repeat your lipid profile and liver enzymes after a period 3 months after advice from your doctor.
I hope this helps.
Please write again if you have something more to ask.
In case you do not have further query, please accept the answer.
Wishing you best of health.
Regards,
Dr.Pragnesh
Thanks for posting your query and sharing your reports.
There are couples of areas of concern.
1. Your weight: You are over weight by about 8-10kgs.
2. Your cholesterol and triglycerides are high
3. Liver enzymes are marginally raised.
You need to do following for bringing this numbers in normal range.
1. Reduce your weight: Plan your diet well. Avoid fried foods, junk foods, cold drinks etc.Do not drink too much of tea/coffee. You should take help of a qualified dietician for this. You need to plan your diet well. In today’s era irregular diet and stress are the two main reasons for obesity.
2. Do regular exercise. Regular 30-40 minutes of exercise is must. You can do either brisk walking or other exercise. You should to this on most days of the week.
3. Stop tobacco in any form, if you are taking. Reduce your alcohol intake if you are taking.
4. You need regular visit your to your family physician to keep a watch on your blood pressure, weight and general health.
5. Please also take more care if you have family history of heart disease etc.
6. Repeat your lipid profile and liver enzymes after a period 3 months after advice from your doctor.
I hope this helps.
Please write again if you have something more to ask.
In case you do not have further query, please accept the answer.
Wishing you best of health.
Regards,
Dr.Pragnesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much doctor for this answer. I will make sure that I follow your advice from now on. I do not smoke but I will quit drinking from now on. I will also exercise more and concentrate on my diet. Can you also suggest me some diet which I should follow ?
Hi,
Good to hear from you so soon.
Please understand basic principles of diet.
1. Have 4 meals in a day. Take good breakfast which should consist of fruits and salads and some sprouted beans. Take healthy lunch and have after noon snacks like some biscuits, fruits etc.Dinner should be very light.
2. Do not over eat or skip meals.
3. Do not drink too much of tea/coffee etc.
4. Replace brown bread with white bread.
5. Drink butter milk before lunch or dinner that will give sense of satiety faster.
6. Eat slowly and chew your food properly. Have meals in peace, do not talk on phone or watch T.V. while having meals.
7. In case of difficult to follow, please take help from a dietician who can plan a practical diet for you depending upon your requirements.
Regards,
Dr.Pragnesh
Good to hear from you so soon.
Please understand basic principles of diet.
1. Have 4 meals in a day. Take good breakfast which should consist of fruits and salads and some sprouted beans. Take healthy lunch and have after noon snacks like some biscuits, fruits etc.Dinner should be very light.
2. Do not over eat or skip meals.
3. Do not drink too much of tea/coffee etc.
4. Replace brown bread with white bread.
5. Drink butter milk before lunch or dinner that will give sense of satiety faster.
6. Eat slowly and chew your food properly. Have meals in peace, do not talk on phone or watch T.V. while having meals.
7. In case of difficult to follow, please take help from a dietician who can plan a practical diet for you depending upon your requirements.
Regards,
Dr.Pragnesh
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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