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Want To Donate My Liver. SGOT Levels Seems To Be High. What Should Be Done?
hi,
i am 28 years old Man, and wanted to donate my liver to my father as he is suffering from cirhosis. But, my SGOT level is 65 as last week i got stuck by cold cough & fever. So please suggest me what should i do to lower down the level of SGOT.
when i decided to donate my liver then i gone through all the tests that one should have to do before becoming a donor.at that time my SGOT level is 42(0-40) that is consider to be normal.But my father was very weak that time so the surgery posponed due to this. and now my father is recovered his weakness but my SGOT level is not correct.
What should i do please suggest me.
i am 28 years old Man, and wanted to donate my liver to my father as he is suffering from cirhosis. But, my SGOT level is 65 as last week i got stuck by cold cough & fever. So please suggest me what should i do to lower down the level of SGOT.
when i decided to donate my liver then i gone through all the tests that one should have to do before becoming a donor.at that time my SGOT level is 42(0-40) that is consider to be normal.But my father was very weak that time so the surgery posponed due to this. and now my father is recovered his weakness but my SGOT level is not correct.
What should i do please suggest me.
Mon, 13 May 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.
First, thisis mildly elevated SGOT and i dont think that surgery is contraindicated. But for right treatment you should try to find exact cause of your possible liver damage.
Its elevation is common found in many disorders must most usually is alcoholic, viral, autoimmune or toxic liver damage. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. If ultrasound didnt find anything and viral markers are negative then you have no reason to be concerned. YOu should treat it by changing dietary and lifestyle habits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be prescribed, but I suggest to go step by step.
Wish you good health.
First, thisis mildly elevated SGOT and i dont think that surgery is contraindicated. But for right treatment you should try to find exact cause of your possible liver damage.
Its elevation is common found in many disorders must most usually is alcoholic, viral, autoimmune or toxic liver damage. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. If ultrasound didnt find anything and viral markers are negative then you have no reason to be concerned. YOu should treat it by changing dietary and lifestyle habits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be prescribed, but I suggest to go step by step.
Wish you good health.
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