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Abnormal Liver function test

by avion, Mar 07, 2002 12:00AM

Tags: liver, test, enzymes, negative, pain, gall bladder

I am 220 pounds and 6 feet tall male. I have hypertriglyceridaemia.

My bi annual exam showed increased SGPT SGOT and GGT.

I underwent a USG. Ultrasound showed gall bladder sludge. Then I underwent a HIDA scan. the scan is normal.

I am very worried about my high LFTs.

Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks.

Do i need to undergo any other investigation to rule out any related disorder???

Member Comments (2)

by ppammyy, Mar 08, 2002 12:00AM

sounds like the raised liver function tests are oonly to do with gallbladder sludge. is it giving you any pain. if not i wouldn't be too concerned.

i hope everything goes well.

regards

pam

by avion, Mar 10, 2002 12:00AM

Thank you for the information and the response. HIDA scan was negative and the gall bladder showed sludge, so I do not understand how HIDA is negative and USG shows sludge. What investigations should be further done?

Any comments or information is welcome.

Thanks again.

by ppammyy, Mar 12, 2002 12:00AM

sounds like you should have your gall bladder removed. this is a simple operation that can be done with you only being in hospital overnight. good luck

by avion, Mar 12, 2002 12:00AM

Hi

Thanks again, but I am very scared of surgery.Can I do something to know why I am having high enzymes when I do not have any other problems.Thanks.

by dbest57, Jul 30, 2007 02:33PM

To: avion

I had elevated enzymes and after two years, my dr had a liver biopsy done. The next day I was is the ER with severe pain and ended up finding out my gall bladder wasn't functioning at all. I had surgery on a Sunday morning. What they thought was sludge, turned out to be many large stones. Five months after surgery, I still have nausea and don't feel that great. Good luck.

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