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SGPT, GGT High. Taking Essential Forte For Liver. Negative Hepatitis B Test. Causes For Elevated Liver Enzymes?
My husband has increased SGPT 102 and GGT around 180. He is negative with Hepatitis B and he does not drink alcohol. He was giving medicine, Essential forte for his liver for a month but it turns our that his SGPT increased to 150... He has large body frame, muscled man, standing 5 feet 11 inches and weighing 214 lbs. Cholesterol is slightly elevated, 210 mg/dl...
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
I would suggest you to get following investigations to see for the cause of this problem :
1. Viral Mrakers
2. Anti HAV and HEV Antibody
3. Ultrasound abdomen.
If problem persists, he might require workup for other causes of hepatitis like Autoimmune, Wilson's disease
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
I would suggest you to get following investigations to see for the cause of this problem :
1. Viral Mrakers
2. Anti HAV and HEV Antibody
3. Ultrasound abdomen.
If problem persists, he might require workup for other causes of hepatitis like Autoimmune, Wilson's disease
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
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