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What Do Elevated Liver Enzymes Indicate?
Question: I have currently had an blood test during my annual check up. the AST-SGOT level showed to be 56 and the ALT-SGPT level was 69. These appear to be elevated by not if it is to a serious level or just mildly highe numbers are all over the place.
Brief Answer:
may be non alcoholic fatty liver
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, the values are both elevated above the upper limit of normal.
Though elevated liver enzymes can be due to different causes, one of the most common at present is Non alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This refers to fatty changes in the liver that are not related to alcohol intake.
The fat builds up in the liver, it can progress to inflammation and in some persons, failure of the liver.
This non alcoholic fatty liver disease is related to lifestyle- diet and activity levels. It is common in many persons but more regularly if there is a history of : high cholesterol, decreased physical activity, increased weight, diabetes, some eating habits
In some cases, imaging of the liver may be considered to confirm fatty changes.
Treatment involves lifestyle changes (diet and activity) as well as the use of statins (cholesterol medication).
The other causes of elevated liver enzymes are: (1) alcohol use
(2)trauma to the liver
(3)infection-hepatitis
(4)side effect of medication
Summary: may be related to non alcoholic fatty liver but this possibility can be confirmed by your doctor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be non alcoholic fatty liver
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, the values are both elevated above the upper limit of normal.
Though elevated liver enzymes can be due to different causes, one of the most common at present is Non alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This refers to fatty changes in the liver that are not related to alcohol intake.
The fat builds up in the liver, it can progress to inflammation and in some persons, failure of the liver.
This non alcoholic fatty liver disease is related to lifestyle- diet and activity levels. It is common in many persons but more regularly if there is a history of : high cholesterol, decreased physical activity, increased weight, diabetes, some eating habits
In some cases, imaging of the liver may be considered to confirm fatty changes.
Treatment involves lifestyle changes (diet and activity) as well as the use of statins (cholesterol medication).
The other causes of elevated liver enzymes are: (1) alcohol use
(2)trauma to the liver
(3)infection-hepatitis
(4)side effect of medication
Summary: may be related to non alcoholic fatty liver but this possibility can be confirmed by your doctor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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