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What Do My SGPT & SGOT Levels Indicate?
hi doc I am a chronic hep b carrier detected 12 years back without any symptoms. got regular check up. SGPT & SGOT never exceeded 40 iu , HBS +,HBE -, ANTI HBE +,ALPHA FETO PTN 2.5,FIBROSCAN BELOW 5 RULESOUT ANY FIBROSIS,DNA 1 YEAR BACK2000 IU, SIX MONTH BACK 9000 IU, NOW 19000 IU. MY DOCTOR ASKED FOR LIVER BIOPSY AFTER 3 MONTHS AND SAYS HE WILL START MEDICINE. PL ADVISE
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Hi,
Treatment of hep B depends on viral load, more than, 1200 copies usually require treatment, and rising SGPT or ALT as well. However liver biopsy if planned may be continued as per plan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Treatment of hep B depends on viral load, more than, 1200 copies usually require treatment, and rising SGPT or ALT as well. However liver biopsy if planned may be continued as per plan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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