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What Does This SGOT And SGPT Level Signify?
Hi Dr.,
My SGOT(AST) is 43 IU/L and SGPT(ALT) is 59 IU/L.My Dr. has prescribed complete abstinence from alcohol for two months, and following medication, Tab. Sivylar 70 mg.twice daily for 10 days followed by 140 mg for two months.
Cap. Essentiale twice daily for two months.
Request your advice!
My SGOT(AST) is 43 IU/L and SGPT(ALT) is 59 IU/L.My Dr. has prescribed complete abstinence from alcohol for two months, and following medication, Tab. Sivylar 70 mg.twice daily for 10 days followed by 140 mg for two months.
Cap. Essentiale twice daily for two months.
Request your advice!
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
SGOT and SGPT are enzymes whic are present in the liver cells. Raised levels of these enzymes indicates that the liver cell have been damaged cauling leakage of these enzymes in the blood. They indicate inflammation( injury ) to the liver. Alcohol is one of the common causes for raised AST and ALT. Hoever you should also get tested for hepatitiss B and C
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