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Will My SGPT Level Be Normal By The Time I Recover?
Hi! I contracted dengue (bone breaking fever) between on the 3rd Nov an was hospitalised between the 4th till 11th Nov. I had only saline and paracetamols, did not need platelet transfusion. My SGPT (ALT) is 99 (range is <50) while SGOT and other LFT panel is within ranges. I am 170 cm, 98Kgs with slight high cholesterol levels. Will the SGPT be normal as I gradually recover?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
SGPT is specific for liver disorders.
It is elevated only in liver disorders.
However, both the liver enzymes- SGPT and SGOT are elevated together.
It is unusual for only one enzyme to be elevated with all other liver function tests to be normal.
I would suggest you to get a repeat SGPT level after a month.
If the level still remains elevated, gastroenterology consultation will be required for further work up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
SGPT is specific for liver disorders.
It is elevated only in liver disorders.
However, both the liver enzymes- SGPT and SGOT are elevated together.
It is unusual for only one enzyme to be elevated with all other liver function tests to be normal.
I would suggest you to get a repeat SGPT level after a month.
If the level still remains elevated, gastroenterology consultation will be required for further work up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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