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What Causes Elevated SGOT And SGPT Levels?
Question: Hi i am XXXXXXX XXXXXXX and i have hepatitis B and suddenly my sgot and sgpt levels have incresed since last month i have not taken any antibiotics or alcohol but i smoke daily 3 cigarettes a day and also i take liv 52HB tablets daily. is there any serious issue.
SGOT level was 33IU/L on 11/11/2014 and now 39
SGPT level was 40IU/l on 11/11/2014 and now 54
what should i do right now
SGOT level was 33IU/L on 11/11/2014 and now 39
SGPT level was 40IU/l on 11/11/2014 and now 54
what should i do right now
Brief Answer:
Your SGOT and SGPT levels are acceptable, please continue medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
My observations on SGOT and SGPT levels are the following.
1. Normal values of SGOT is up to 48 units per liter (U/L) and a value of 39 is acceptable.
2. Normal values of SGPT is up to 55 units per liter (U/L) and a value of 54 is acceptable.
Please do not worry as SGOT and SGPT levels are relatively around the normal levels and acceptable. There is no risk concerning liver problems arising from high SGOT and SGPT levels right now.
I suggest you to continue medications and regular follow up with gastroenterologist.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Your SGOT and SGPT levels are acceptable, please continue medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
My observations on SGOT and SGPT levels are the following.
1. Normal values of SGOT is up to 48 units per liter (U/L) and a value of 39 is acceptable.
2. Normal values of SGPT is up to 55 units per liter (U/L) and a value of 54 is acceptable.
Please do not worry as SGOT and SGPT levels are relatively around the normal levels and acceptable. There is no risk concerning liver problems arising from high SGOT and SGPT levels right now.
I suggest you to continue medications and regular follow up with gastroenterologist.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Sir,
can i take hepatitis B vaccine now so that it will control or is there any alternative to keep my liver healthy.
can i take hepatitis B vaccine now so that it will control or is there any alternative to keep my liver healthy.
Brief Answer:
Hepatitis B vaccine will not help you
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Taking Hepatitis B vaccine will not help you because you are already infected. Many people lead a almost normal life for years even after getting infected with Hepatitis B. Please get basic liver function tests done 6 monthly or yearly. You should also get ultrasound scan of liver done at least once a year to know any early changes in the liver that might not be visible on blood tests.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Hepatitis B vaccine will not help you
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Taking Hepatitis B vaccine will not help you because you are already infected. Many people lead a almost normal life for years even after getting infected with Hepatitis B. Please get basic liver function tests done 6 monthly or yearly. You should also get ultrasound scan of liver done at least once a year to know any early changes in the liver that might not be visible on blood tests.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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