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How Can High SGPT Levels Caused By Leptospirosis Be Treated?

Hi doctor,I am a sri lankan,and 39 years old.Ten months ago i was treated for "LEPTOSPIROSIS"..It took 14 days doctors to dignos this.A few weeks later I recovered and doing well.But after 5 months I checked my SGOT and SGPT levels and found that 78 and 193 respectively.
Again I checked after another 5 months time and found that SGPT 215.3 u/i and CPK 62 u/i.
Further ,I was a moderate drinker and gave up the habit soon after Leptospirosis.
Please advise me ,reasons for high levels of SGPT and what i should do now.

Thanks

A patient from Sri Lanka
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read the description and understand your concern.
Leptospirosis is an infection caused by a spirochaete bacteria called 'Leptospira'. Since the infection is known to cause liver dysfunction, there is a moderate elevation of transaminases SGOT, SGPT enzymes and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels.
However, the levels should come back to normal by about 6 months.
The enzymes continues to be elevated in your case could be due to alcohol consumption, as it would aggravate the underlying damage and delay the healing process.
Since alcohol can cause inflammation on liver and amount to its damage, it would be advisable to limit your consumption or stop it completely.
Along with it, you need to consume less fat diet and to supplement lipotrophic factors regularly to keep your liver healthy.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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How Can High SGPT Levels Caused By Leptospirosis Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read the description and understand your concern. Leptospirosis is an infection caused by a spirochaete bacteria called Leptospira . Since the infection is known to cause liver dysfunction, there is a moderate elevation of transaminases SGOT, SGPT enzymes and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels. However, the levels should come back to normal by about 6 months. The enzymes continues to be elevated in your case could be due to alcohol consumption, as it would aggravate the underlying damage and delay the healing process. Since alcohol can cause inflammation on liver and amount to its damage, it would be advisable to limit your consumption or stop it completely. Along with it, you need to consume less fat diet and to supplement lipotrophic factors regularly to keep your liver healthy. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.