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Liver Test Results Showed High Levels Of SGPT. Drink Alcohol, Milk Thistle Supplements And Vitamins. Cause?

Posted on Tue, 3 Sep 2013

Question: Hi!
My LFT results show high levels of SGPT - 104 IU/L
GGTP - 199 U/L
My alcohol consumption is about 5 drinks a week
Also I take supplements like Milk Thistle, Vitamins and Fish Oil Omega 3 daily.
What could be the cause of this and how do I bring these levels down?
All other parameters and blood test results are within normal limits.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to know the SGOT level

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
The high GGT is due to alcohol intake.

High SGPT can be due to many different conditions like viral infection, fatty liver, intake of certain medications.

I would like to know the SGOT level before I can give my opinion.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

My SGOT is 45 IU/L
Also, I have been taking Niacin 250mg Suppliment from GNC. Could that affect my GGTP as well?

Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Niacin not responsible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Isolated elevation of GGT ( with normal serum alkaline phosphatase) can not occur due to niacin.

In alcoholism, the SGOT level is more than SGPT. Since in your case SGPT is more than SGOT, tests are to be done to find the cause. These include viral markers, workup for metabolic diseases etc.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad