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Is Elevated SGPT Levels While On Hepcvir And Ribaverin A Cause For Concern?
i have hepatitis c virus Genotype 4b infection for last seven years. I have undergone Interfiron cum Ribavarin treatment of 48 weeks twice. One and half months ago I again started Hepcvir and Ribaverin treatment. Now the level of SGPT (ALT) is 71. Bilirubin, Cholesterol Sgot etc are normal. Is this high level Sgpt dangerous.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
hello patient
You are having hepatitis C.
In all hepatic viral infections the level of sgpt is high.
This is very common finding,but you should go for ultrasonogram to rule out cirrhosis of liver.
The medicines you are taking for hepatitis C & the disease itself increases SGPT .
you should regularly monitor SGPT ,Bilirubin regularly.Also the sonogram at regular interval with the guidance of gastroenterologist.
Wish you good healthy life!
Regards
Dr.Ravin Shah
Thanks
You are having hepatitis C.
In all hepatic viral infections the level of sgpt is high.
This is very common finding,but you should go for ultrasonogram to rule out cirrhosis of liver.
The medicines you are taking for hepatitis C & the disease itself increases SGPT .
you should regularly monitor SGPT ,Bilirubin regularly.Also the sonogram at regular interval with the guidance of gastroenterologist.
Wish you good healthy life!
Regards
Dr.Ravin Shah
Thanks
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