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What Does It Mean To Have Normal Bilirubin But High SGPT And SGOT Level?

my lft reports indicate normal bilirubin but high SGPT and SGOT. the values are

bilirubin total- 0.5
direct- 0.16
indirect- 0.35

SGPT- 115
SGOT- 46

I am an occassional light drinker, but cannot totally abstain from alcohol since travelling abroad. what uis the level of risk, if any and how to control it
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Increased SGPT indicates liver injury.
SGOT is non specific and it increases in other conditions also.
It is important to know lipid profile,GGT level.Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done.
Besides medicine you also need life style modification and diet changes.
You can take tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells.
You should avoid fatty food and take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise.
You should completely avoid alcohol consumption.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does It Mean To Have Normal Bilirubin But High SGPT And SGOT Level?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Increased SGPT indicates liver injury. SGOT is non specific and it increases in other conditions also. It is important to know lipid profile,GGT level.Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done. Besides medicine you also need life style modification and diet changes. You can take tablet Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.It will help in regeneration of liver cells. You should avoid fatty food and take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise. You should completely avoid alcohol consumption. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan