What is the problem if SGPT is high?
Thus, very high level of SGPT in the blood can be an indication of damage or problems related to the liver. Certain diseases like cirrhosis and hepatitis raise the blood serum SGPT levels, so do specific medications including statin used to lower cholesterol.
What is the reason for high SGOT and SGPT?
If the liver is injured or damaged, the liver cells spill these enzymes into the blood, which causes the SGOT and SGPT enzyme blood levels to rise.
What are the symptoms of high SGPT levels?
Hepatitis. Hepatitis can be due to viruses A,B,C,D or E. Fever with chills may be present.
What is considered high SGPT?
An elevated level of SGPT can mean that there is a problem with the liver or another SGPT-producing organ. Doctors prescribe the ALT test, sometimes in conjunction with other tests, to identify the cause of high SGPT levels in their patients. Role of the Liver. The liver plays an important role in many daily functions.
What causes high ALT SGPT?
The normal range of SGPT is from 20-40 u/l. Some of the causes of high ALT SGPT are: Liver inflammation (hepatitis A, B, C, Infectious mononeuceosis, acute viral fever, ALCOHOL, pancreatic disorder). Injury to the muscles, as in accidents. Myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure. Acute kidney failure. Certain drugs, like cocaine.
What causes low SGOT and SGPT levels?
My Chloride level is low. Low SGOT & SGPT may be due to vitaminB6 deficiency, alcoholism, fatty liver. Low SGOT and SGPT may be due to many causes like vitamin B6 deficiency, alcoholism, early fatty liver, etc. It is generally a benign finding and patient need to evaluate for these factors.