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Chronic Hepatitis. GOT And GPT Levels High. Taking Viriad. What Does It Mean? Normal Liver Ultrasound
Hi, Dr.Radhakrishna,
I am a patient of chronic active hepatitis and has taking an antiviral agent for more than 1.5 yrs. A few months ago, my GOT and GPT level were a little bit high, about 40/65, so my Dr. changed an antiviral agent to Viriad. After taking this drug for a month, my GOT is normal but GPT is still around 80.
My question is what is the meaning of this result, GOT level is
normal, but only GPT is slightly high.
Another question is that what should I do for my liver disease.
Ultrasound of liver is normal. Should I have other tests or wait?
I am a patient of chronic active hepatitis and has taking an antiviral agent for more than 1.5 yrs. A few months ago, my GOT and GPT level were a little bit high, about 40/65, so my Dr. changed an antiviral agent to Viriad. After taking this drug for a month, my GOT is normal but GPT is still around 80.
My question is what is the meaning of this result, GOT level is
normal, but only GPT is slightly high.
Another question is that what should I do for my liver disease.
Ultrasound of liver is normal. Should I have other tests or wait?
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Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.
If there is no LFT elevation or some symptoms than you dont have to be worried. GPT is usuallyelevated in viral hepatitis and if this is under 60 thne it isnt significant. It can also be elevated if you drink alcohol, smoe, or there is gallblader issue. Sou just follow some hepatoprotective diet and continue with medicines.
Wish you good health. Regards
If there is no LFT elevation or some symptoms than you dont have to be worried. GPT is usuallyelevated in viral hepatitis and if this is under 60 thne it isnt significant. It can also be elevated if you drink alcohol, smoe, or there is gallblader issue. Sou just follow some hepatoprotective diet and continue with medicines.
Wish you good health. Regards
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