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Suggest Treatment For Elevated SGOT Levels

Hi Sir/ Madam, my fathers sgot has elevated out of the normal levels. He is 50.His RBC count is a little more than the normal level but his platelets are lower than the normal level. He does not smoke or take any alchohol. He eats very healthy food.But he is still suffering from liver problems. And he exercises too. Any suggestion would be a huge help to us. Looking forward to it
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Hello,

SGOT is a liver enzyme which can be raised in any type of liver damage. It is nonspecific, its elevation alone doesn't provide much information regarding the cause and management.

Many more tests are needed to at least attempt to identify a cause. Tests like SGPT, GGT, ALP, direct and indirect bilirubin levels, INR, albumin levels, are necessary to know (I am sure they've been done but you provide no results, nor the value of the SGOT, the symptoms, and their evolution in time).

Blood tests for B and C hepatitis are also essential tests to look for a viral infection as the cause. Liver ultrasound may be done as well.

These are only initial tests, if cause still unclear further testing may be required.

Suggestions for management can only be made when there is an idea regarding the cause.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Elevated SGOT Levels

Hello, SGOT is a liver enzyme which can be raised in any type of liver damage. It is nonspecific, its elevation alone doesn t provide much information regarding the cause and management. Many more tests are needed to at least attempt to identify a cause. Tests like SGPT, GGT, ALP, direct and indirect bilirubin levels, INR, albumin levels, are necessary to know (I am sure they ve been done but you provide no results, nor the value of the SGOT, the symptoms, and their evolution in time). Blood tests for B and C hepatitis are also essential tests to look for a viral infection as the cause. Liver ultrasound may be done as well. These are only initial tests, if cause still unclear further testing may be required. Suggestions for management can only be made when there is an idea regarding the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist