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What Does This Lipid Profile Test And LFT Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2015

Question: I got my Lpid profile and LFT today.. Lipid Profile counts are FBS 118, TC 197, HDL 49, HDL 102 and Triglycerides 230.. For LFT SGOT is 39, SGPT is 54 , Alkaline Pohs 33 and GGT is 175.. Total Bilirubin .04 and total protein is 6.6 CPk is 331.. I take 10 mg rosuastatin and 160 mg fenofibrate combo to keep TC and Triglycerides in control.. I do good work outs at the Gym.. I drink red wine ( Around a 1 to 1.5 bottle of 750 ml 12 .5 % alcohol volume .. Are my , FBS, SGPT and GGT , alarming ? Is this due to wine consumption ? I am 5 foot 8 inch and my weight is 78 kg.

Answered by Dr. S. Samanta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, these should be checked ASAP!

Detailed Answer:
Hi! thanks for your queries!

I must say that you have low Alkaline Phos with very high GGT level along with mildly high fasting blood sugar/SGPT levels

Therefore, I would like to comment that GGT can be used to screen for chronic alcohol abuse (it will be elevated in about 75% of chronic drinkers) and to monitor for alcohol use and/or abuse in people who are receiving treatment for alcoholism or alcoholic hepatitis.

You also have changes in the lipid profile that are not in favour of good health.

I must opine that these are all due to alcohol consumption and please try to give it up ASAP.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. S. Samanta (17 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor.. But I am worried about the serious withdrawal symptoms.. I did abstain for many months in the past after going through detox using Valium 5 mg for a week.. Currently, I am also taking Atarex 10 mg for Anxiety and sleep disorders . . If I stop alcohol just like that, I am worried about the fact that I get very high heart beats , Night Sweats, Night mares, hallucinations and very irritable. Please advise..

Answered by Dr. S. Samanta (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This would take time but don't lose hope!

Detailed Answer:
Hi! please be positive as there are alternative medicines and please see a psychiatrist's help to move out for a better life...

wishing you all the best,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. S. Samanta (15 minutes later)

Ok final question.. I was told by my local physician that I should continue red wine to have better HDL. He does not seem to be bothered about current SGPT and GGT levels .. Why is that ?

Answered by Dr. S. Samanta (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
In some people is is good in lower concentration!

Detailed Answer:
Hi! may be that your values are recently raised this much and increasing values are a cause for concern; lower conc. possibly 7% could be good to some people but overall, it is always better to avoid alcohol as it causes more harm; you may try fish/fish oils and vegetables for good HDL.

Always stay concerned about GGT; it leads to dark future....!

Hope for the best, always!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj