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What Causes Elevated SGPT Levels?

Hi Doctor;
I am 29 years old, 180 cm height, and 160 pounds weight. My blood work showed high (54) SGPT (ALT) (reference range 4-43). I was wondering what the reasons can be. I was wondering if it has anything to do with heavy sport. I read somewhere that in the case of muscle injury, ALT can go up.

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Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Increased ALT indicates liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines etc.
It is not related to heavy sport.

You need few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS),renal function test(RFT),lipid profile,GGT level,viral markers,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen.

In my practice,for patients like you i suggest tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months more.It will help in regeneration of liver cells.
You may need more drugs after complete investigations.
You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
You should avoid fried and junk food and avoid alcohol if you take it.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Causes Elevated SGPT Levels?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Increased ALT indicates liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines etc. It is not related to heavy sport. You need few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS),renal function test(RFT),lipid profile,GGT level,viral markers,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen. In my practice,for patients like you i suggest tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months more.It will help in regeneration of liver cells. You may need more drugs after complete investigations. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. You should avoid fried and junk food and avoid alcohol if you take it. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan