What Causes Abnormal SGOT And SGPT Levels?
Question: Male 31 years of age taking STator F for 2 years.My Serum cholesterol 179;triglesride 174.HDL 35.SGPT 26 but SGOT 42.Anything to worry?ANy further investigations needed? think you
Brief Answer:
Follow up needed
Detailed Answer:
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I need little of your medical history to answer your query more appropriately. Do you smoke? Since how long? Do you have diabetes? Do you have high BP? Do you consume alcohol? Since how long?
Above factors are associated with the interpretation of these results.
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I don't have any of these habits.am not diabetic FBS 90 nor hypertensive..jus diagnosed as hyperlepidemia advice diet n exercise. Have gas troboules frequently
Brief Answer:
not to worry much
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for follow up!
Your investigation results are very slightly abnormal. Diet and exercise as advised by your doctor with regard to cholesterol and triglyceride levels will be sufficient in my point of view also.
Regarding SGPT and SGOT, moderately elevated SGOT and SGPT (liver enzymes) do not hint towards any serious or long term liver problem. There are multiple things that can show lab results like yours.
There are some minor conditions which can also cause mild elevation in SGOT and SGPT (liver enzymes), some of which include Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, Infectious mononucleosis which are viral infections, being overweight, taking OTC drugs like Paracetamol etc.
Generally, there would be 10 - 100 times than that of normal, SGOT and SGPT elevation in case of acute hepatitis and <10 times than that of normal in case of obstruction in bile circulation.
I personally think that you do not need any further testing and not to worry much. However, a follow up after couple of weeks with your treating doctor will be good.
Take Care!
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