hi, during my routine blood chem check-up, results showed an elevated SGPT. i have 87 (normal values 12 - 78). i am alarmed with this because i never had any problem with my SGPT before. the last exam i had was october 2013 and the result was within the normal values, except there was an impression of fatty liver as seen in my ultrasound. i do not take alcoholic drinks, never puffed a cigarette in my entire life. though, i am hypertensive person. i take amlodipine, valsartan, clopidogrel, simvastatin, metoprolol. i take tramadol as pain reliever as needed. i am quite obese at 5ft 4in, i weigh 185 lbs. i worry a lot because most of the liver diseases are very serious in nature. i do not know how to interpret the test result i had. pls help me be enlightened on this. pls advice on how to take good care of my liver. thank you.
HelloIncreased SGPT may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. It may be due to fatty liver or statins intake in your case. You may need few more investigations like routine hologram, viral markers, random blood sugar, lipid profile, urine RE/ME. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. You should avoid saturated fat and go for brisk walk regularly. It is good that you don't take alcohol. You may need dose adjustment of statins. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.