What Do High Liver Enzymes Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014

Question: I have high liver enzymes. Left side I believe. Sgot 44, sgpt 57. My question I'm have surgery on my shoulder. Can these numbers mean liver disease? I've read different things on different sites. And I've read it's dangerous to have surgery with these numbers. My other numbers, total protein 6.6, albumin 4.5, billrubin 1.1. I've been a heavy drinker for over 10 years. My doc just told me to quit drinking. Never said I needed to come back for further testing.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
GGT test is more specific and recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The liver enzyme SGOT/SGPT is marginally raised and it is normal if one consumes alcohol for a very long time and it is not a contraindication for surgery.
The protein level of albumin is within normal limit which suggest a very minimal damage if at all. Other values are within normal limit.GGT liver test is more specific regarding liver functional capability.
You may share the complains if you have any.
Hope this helps.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

contraindication, meaning the surgery should be ok.?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
surgery may be done

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you
Yes surgery can be done with marginally raised liver enzymes.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (13 minutes later)

Thanks. Still gotta quit drinking tho or next time it will be a worse test result. Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As follows

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome
I am sorry but, It’s better to quit drinking by own choice rather than to wait for the serious disease to occur.
I shall be glad to answer further query if you have. For any future query you may reach me directly by logging at http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Wishing you good health
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar