Increase in SGPT levels - Online Doctor Chats
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User : Hello sir
Doctor :
how can i help you?
User : I need your opinion on one problem,please
Doctor :
please proceed with your health query
User : I did my blood and urine test two days ago and got the report. My SGPT is high upto93 units, where as hepatitis B and C are clear. then what does it mean?
Doctor :
SGPT is a liver enzyme that if high shows damage to liver
Doctor : it may not necesarily be due to Hepatitis B and C
User : I will add onething, I had been taking Augmentin for one week few days before taking the test. I have heard that Augmentin also increases the SGPT for a while. Is it true?
Doctor :
Augmentin can increase SGPT but not to such an extent
Doctor :
there might have bee ongoing demage or already damage has taken place before starting Augmentin
User : so what u suggest, any test to confirm ?
Doctor :
what are the other Liver markers results?
Doctor :
is SGOT and ALP normal?
User : rest is OK. SGOT is normal witnin range
Doctor :
are bilirubin levels normal?
Doctor :
what were you prescribed Augmentin for?
Doctor :
kindly do a repeat LFT test after a week.avoid non-veg food during this time and drink plenty of fluids
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