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How To Bring SGPT Under Control?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Mar 2014
Question: Hi, M 38 yrs. old male. Had Dengue in last week of Dec. It is cured but my SGPT levels were 114 by the time i was discharged from hospital and had to follow up after 10 days. So after testing SGPT after 10 days my SGPT shoot up to 138. M non alchoholic. Was taking regular medicines and strict diet control. Had consumed areated water about 100ml night before testing. Kindly advise on how to bring SGPT under control?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Take tab Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to HCM Increased SGPT indicates liver injury.It is important to know bilirubin level and other parameters of Liver function tests. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Other investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,RFT,Lipid profile,Viral markers,Ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed. You can take tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It helps in regeneration of damaged liver cells. You should consult Gastroenterologist. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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How To Bring SGPT Under Control?

Brief Answer: Take tab Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to HCM Increased SGPT indicates liver injury.It is important to know bilirubin level and other parameters of Liver function tests. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Other investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,RFT,Lipid profile,Viral markers,Ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed. You can take tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It helps in regeneration of damaged liver cells. You should consult Gastroenterologist. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX