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Test Showed High SGOT And AST Level. What Should I Do To Reduce It?
Question: Dear Doctor
I am 46 years old male in good health. I do not smoke and occasionally drink alcohol. My recent SGOT / AST is 65 while the limit is 15-46. Kindly let me know is it ok or what I should do to reduce it ? Also my colesteroll level and LDL colesterol is high, request guidence on the same. Thank you.
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I am 46 years old male in good health. I do not smoke and occasionally drink alcohol. My recent SGOT / AST is 65 while the limit is 15-46. Kindly let me know is it ok or what I should do to reduce it ? Also my colesteroll level and LDL colesterol is high, request guidence on the same. Thank you.
My eamil id: YYYY@YYYY
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini, Gastroenterologist and I am pleased to answer your query.
Though the AST is raised, it is not significantly raised.
Alcohol intake can cause it.
I would like to know whether ultrasound scan of the abdomen was done. If yes, what was the report.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini, Gastroenterologist and I am pleased to answer your query.
Though the AST is raised, it is not significantly raised.
Alcohol intake can cause it.
I would like to know whether ultrasound scan of the abdomen was done. If yes, what was the report.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
SGOT does not raise due to high LDL and cholesterol.
In your case, it is raised only slightly above normal and we consider significant only if it is raised more than two times the upper limit of normal. The other enzymes are also within normal limits. So you can ignore this mild increase in SGOT level.
For reducing cholesterol you may have to change your dietary habit . You have to reduce intake of fatty food and you may need medications like statins for bringing down the cholesterol levels. You can discuss with your doctor regarding this medication and for prescription.
I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
SGOT does not raise due to high LDL and cholesterol.
In your case, it is raised only slightly above normal and we consider significant only if it is raised more than two times the upper limit of normal. The other enzymes are also within normal limits. So you can ignore this mild increase in SGOT level.
For reducing cholesterol you may have to change your dietary habit . You have to reduce intake of fatty food and you may need medications like statins for bringing down the cholesterol levels. You can discuss with your doctor regarding this medication and for prescription.
I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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