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Why My SGOT Level Is High?

Good morning Dr. I am 37, nearly 38 years old. 5'3 tall and 142 lbs.
I have no problem with health except for my moorens ulcer which was dignose 5 years ago. I have been with 8 Doctors here in the Philippines but they said there is no cure for this.
Just two weeks ago I had my medical check up, my normal SGOT went high. From 36/ now it is 50/. Is it because of the steroid drops that I have been using for quite sometime. Or simply because of my ageing process? What to do Dr.?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Age cause only a mild increase in SGOT levels.
2. Diet containing hepatotoxins like alcohol etc and medications can cause increased SGOT levels.
3. Followup after a month. If SGOT levels are within this range not to worry. It it crosses more than 100, will require further evaluation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Why My SGOT Level Is High?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Age cause only a mild increase in SGOT levels. 2. Diet containing hepatotoxins like alcohol etc and medications can cause increased SGOT levels. 3. Followup after a month. If SGOT levels are within this range not to worry. It it crosses more than 100, will require further evaluation. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.