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Uric Acid High And Abnormal Level Of Phosphorous In Kidney. Bodybuilding. What Now?
Question: I am doing bodybuilding and taking a prework out and protein supplement i just had a lft and kft test lft results was Sgot- 139 , Sgpt- 131, Ggtp- 160, Uric Acid - 8.0 a bit high and in kidney there is an increase in phosphorous 9.30 can you advise what should i do.
Hello and thanks for your query.
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Going by your LFT results, a definite elevation of values over normal is evident. SGOT and SGPT tests indicate the level of certain transaminases enzymes that denote the liver cell integrity, which means the cellular injury oozes out these enzymes into the blood to cause this rise of levels.
GGT levels denote the health status of the gallbladder rather than liver itself. So, elevated levels in your tests indicates compromised cholestatic (gall bladder) functions.
Uric acid is a excretory product in urine and your level is close to the upper normal range of 3.6 - 8.3 mg/dL. In your case, this is definitely due to the high intake of purines present in the protein supplements that you are currently taking.
And your elevated Phosphorus excretion levels in kidney function test, indicates the drop of levels in blood and thereby a corresponding rise of Calcium levels in blood as these both ions act opposite in the bone metabolism. The body needs phosphorus to build and repair bones and teeth, help nerves function, and make muscles contract.
All this in the background of the fatty liver diagnosed, is compounding the picture when you are taking the protein supplements too. And final result is that your liver is bearing the brunt.
I would advice you the following:
1. Get reviewed for treatment of fatty liver with a Gastroenterologist.
2. Repeat LFT tests as required by your prescribing physician for normalcy return.
3. Stop taking protein supplements at once.
4. Get to root cause of fatty liver with your doctor and work towards reducing it.
5. You may also need expert physical trainer guidance on your future workouts.
Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Dr Sujeet N Charugulla,
MBBS, MD.
Consultant Physician.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Going by your LFT results, a definite elevation of values over normal is evident. SGOT and SGPT tests indicate the level of certain transaminases enzymes that denote the liver cell integrity, which means the cellular injury oozes out these enzymes into the blood to cause this rise of levels.
GGT levels denote the health status of the gallbladder rather than liver itself. So, elevated levels in your tests indicates compromised cholestatic (gall bladder) functions.
Uric acid is a excretory product in urine and your level is close to the upper normal range of 3.6 - 8.3 mg/dL. In your case, this is definitely due to the high intake of purines present in the protein supplements that you are currently taking.
And your elevated Phosphorus excretion levels in kidney function test, indicates the drop of levels in blood and thereby a corresponding rise of Calcium levels in blood as these both ions act opposite in the bone metabolism. The body needs phosphorus to build and repair bones and teeth, help nerves function, and make muscles contract.
All this in the background of the fatty liver diagnosed, is compounding the picture when you are taking the protein supplements too. And final result is that your liver is bearing the brunt.
I would advice you the following:
1. Get reviewed for treatment of fatty liver with a Gastroenterologist.
2. Repeat LFT tests as required by your prescribing physician for normalcy return.
3. Stop taking protein supplements at once.
4. Get to root cause of fatty liver with your doctor and work towards reducing it.
5. You may also need expert physical trainer guidance on your future workouts.
Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Dr Sujeet N Charugulla,
MBBS, MD.
Consultant Physician.
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