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What Do My Lab Test Reports Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Question: I recently went to the emergency room for possible kidney pains my urinalysis came back fine my CT scan came back clear except for the doctor stated I had a fatty liver. I have attached a CT scan results along with my liver panel results. I definitely have been drinking quite a bit lately because of a loss in my family. My primary care physician is now suggesting I see a liver specialist I do not feel that this is necessary. I want to try to work on my alcohol consumption and diet before I do so please advise after reviewing results.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
More tests need to be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I went through your report.
Your liver panel is abnormal.

Though the GGT level is suggestive of alcohol intake, the mildly raised SGOT and SGPT levels are not typical of alcohol intake.

Since CT is showing fatty liver, other causes of fatty liver should be looked for ( Obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol etc).

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (12 minutes later)

I am worried acout cancer.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No need to worry about it.
The present picture does not indicate anything suggestive of cancer.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 minutes later)

I am obese and do drink could this just be the cause of it can I exercise and change my diet for a while before I go to a specialist

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (45 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes.
Reduce your weight.
Quit drinking alcohol.
Exercise and change your diet.
Repeat liver panel and then you can go to the specialist.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 days later)

Why a specialist are my enzymes that high. That I cant see a regular doctor. Could it be Cirrohis of the liver.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The liver panel result does not fit it to any specific pattern. Hence you need to consult a specialist.
No it is not cirrhosis as per ypur CT scan and liver panel reports.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 minutes later)

what pattern are we looking for

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You have mentioned you consume alcohol.
But all values do not fit in to alcohol related liver issue.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 minutes later)

so can this be some type of bad pattern or a dietary pattern

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be due to metabolic issues.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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