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Consistently Raised AST/SGOT And ALT/SGPT, Liver Pain. What Does This Mean?
I have consistently had raised AST/ SGOT and ALT/ SGPT results, so my doctor ordered more labs. My AST/SGOT has dropped down to 41, my ALT/SGPT is still high at 65. The Hepatitis B surface AB Qual was positive, which I would expect being immunized several years ago. However, the Hepatitis B surface AB Quan was 841!! What does this significantly high number mean? I do have liver pain, a constant dull pain and intermittent sharp pains.
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Your findings re suggestive of chronic active hepatitis. A confirmation by liver biopsy is essential. If there is active inflammation then acourse of antiviral therapy would be helpful. If not then just supportive therapy is essential.
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Your findings re suggestive of chronic active hepatitis. A confirmation by liver biopsy is essential. If there is active inflammation then acourse of antiviral therapy would be helpful. If not then just supportive therapy is essential.
With regards
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