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What Does This Liver Function Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2014
Question: Hi Doctor.

I was experiencing a yellow coloured urine and some gas in my stomach for some weeks now. I went for a LFT test and got my report today. My SGOT and SGPT results are elevated.

SGOT is 140.5 and SGPT is 111.5.

Rest all is in Range.

I am attaching the report also for your reference. Can you tell me is wrong and am I in some danger. Should I go for any other tests or general medicine can cure me.

XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
no immediate danger

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your reports suggest that there is inflammation in the liver. You are not in any immediate danger.
You need further tests to determine to cause of the raised liver enzymes.
I would advise
Tests for hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, ANA and ceruloplasmin and prothrombin time
I would also suggest an ultrasound of the abdomen to check for the status of the liver
Further treatment will be decided depending on these results.
Hope this helps
Do get back in cease you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (40 minutes later)
Thanks!! for the reply doctor.

I would like to know are the current levels of SGOT and SGPT which I have are very high ? Is this not controllable? Is their a cure for reducing these numbers.

What does these high level actually means?

Any other symptoms I should look for?

I had a history of fatty liver few years back after which I never got it tested. I do consume alcohol but it's occasional but I do take hard drinks. Can that be cause of raised Enzyme levels?
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
need investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hello your liver enzyme levels are not very high.They can be controlled.Treatment will depend on the cause. If all the tests are negative then alcohol and fatty liver could be possible causes. In that case the advise would be to stop alcohol and repeat enzyme levels after a month.
These levels indicate that there is some inflammation/injury to the liver ( not major damage). There are no other symptoms to monitor.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (22 hours later)
Hi Doctor ,

Today I have given blood sample for all the Tests. Will get the results in 2 days.

Just wanted to know few things.

1. What are the chances I will have Hepatitis B or C. Are their any cure for Hepatitis.
2. If its not Hepatitis or any of the above diseases then what else it could be?
3. What will be the line of treatment.
4. Also my A:G Ratio is 2.58 is their any risk in this . Is this in range?
5. Should I also get my ultrasound done.
6. Also my AST/ALT ratio is 1.3 .. Is that within Range?

After seeing my report do you think I am at any serious risk?

Regards
XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
treatment to be decided after getting all reports

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The chances of developing hepatitis b or c can't be predicted for an individual. The community prevalence is less than 5 percent. There is treatment available for both.other common causes are alcohol, Wilson's disease and autoimmune hepatitis.treatment will be decided after the lab results come.Age ratio is not a cause for worry. You should he an ultrasound . last alt ratio is normal.
I don't think you are at serious risk.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (23 hours later)
Hi Doctor,

I got my Hepatitis B and C results today and both are negative.

What do you suggest , is it Fatty Liver or should I go for more tests before the conclusion.

What should be my line of treatment now. any medication , diet , gym or exercise?

Please suggest

Regards
XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
get more tests before calling it fatty liver

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would advise to get ANA and ceruloplasmin blood tests.
In case these are negative then we can attribute the raised enzymes to XXXXXXX ( nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or fatty liver). in that case the treatment will be regular exercise ( aerobic like brisk walk, jogging at least 30 to 40 min 4 to 5 times a week) weight loss if over weight, change in diet and vitamin e. We would repeat liver enzymes after 3 months. Inbcase the have reduced we would continue the same line of treatment. In case the have increased significantly you might need further investigations
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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What Does This Liver Function Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: no immediate danger Detailed Answer: Hello, Your reports suggest that there is inflammation in the liver. You are not in any immediate danger. You need further tests to determine to cause of the raised liver enzymes. I would advise Tests for hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, ANA and ceruloplasmin and prothrombin time I would also suggest an ultrasound of the abdomen to check for the status of the liver Further treatment will be decided depending on these results. Hope this helps Do get back in cease you have further queries Regards Dr Samir XXXXXXX