HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Diet Plan For HCV Patients With High SGPT Levels

hi dr i am zarina age 45yrs and iam suffring from hcv and also under treatment ing peginterfiron + cap ribazol now i have raise sgpt 94 i am warried about it i am olso taking med for joint pain in ultra sound show bulky spleen plz advice diet for my problam thank you
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Gastroenterologist, Surgical,  's  Response
Hi Ms Zarina,
How are you? My name is Dr Suresh Raghavaiah. I am a Liver transplant Surgeon and I hope to answer your question today. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
By your symptoms, you seem to be suffering from active Hepatitis C infection (elevated SGPT) and also seem to have developed a complication of HCV namely portal hypertension (enlarged spleen). This usually is preceded by development of cirrhosis of the liver. Please do get yourself checked for it.
Although a level of 94 is not very high, but given the fact that you have HCV, it should be considered significant.
Regarding your diet, please avoid taking excessive fatty food as this taxes the liver. Also make sure to take in adequate calories. If you are not feeling hungry, then, please eat 5-6 meals a day instead of just 3 meals. Also make sure to eat a lot of fresh fruit as this is rich in anti-oxidants. Also refrain from any alcoholic beverages.

Hope this helps and hope you start to feel better.
Please do write back for further clarifications.

Have a great day
Dr Suresh Raghavaiah
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Joint pains


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Diet Plan For HCV Patients With High SGPT Levels

Hi Ms Zarina, How are you? My name is Dr Suresh Raghavaiah. I am a Liver transplant Surgeon and I hope to answer your question today. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. By your symptoms, you seem to be suffering from active Hepatitis C infection (elevated SGPT) and also seem to have developed a complication of HCV namely portal hypertension (enlarged spleen). This usually is preceded by development of cirrhosis of the liver. Please do get yourself checked for it. Although a level of 94 is not very high, but given the fact that you have HCV, it should be considered significant. Regarding your diet, please avoid taking excessive fatty food as this taxes the liver. Also make sure to take in adequate calories. If you are not feeling hungry, then, please eat 5-6 meals a day instead of just 3 meals. Also make sure to eat a lot of fresh fruit as this is rich in anti-oxidants. Also refrain from any alcoholic beverages. Hope this helps and hope you start to feel better. Please do write back for further clarifications. Have a great day Dr Suresh Raghavaiah