Elevated SGOT/SGPT

I am a healthly 45 year female. 9 months ago, I began an intense workout/eat healthy plan. I have lost 40 lbs, eat very little fat, do eat protein shakes for breakfast, and workout 5-6 times/week, at least 4 of which with weights.

I had testing done 3 weeks ago as a qualifier for life insurance. I was rejected for the life insurance because my SGOT/SGPT scores were elevated. My SGOT score was 50. My SGPT score was 74.

I never knew for sure, but as a child (some 30+ years ago), I was told that I had a liver disease and was 'put to bed' for about 4-6 weeks. I was never told of the exact diagnosis. My parents are gone now, and I had forgotten about it. I can not say for sure if I had hepitatus, but I've never had problems since that time.

I do not drink or smoke. I have no other health conditions. I am finally weight appropriate. I do not take any medications (other than vitamins).

I'll go see a FP to be retested, but what's your best idea on what's going on with the elevated levels. They are not really high; but high enough to be ineligible for life insurance, and that's a concern. Could the intense workouts have anytnign to do with it?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

It may be possible for the workouts to increase the liver enzymes.

However, I would do a routine screen for basic liver disease.  This would include a liver ultrasound as well as blood tests looking for hepatitis.  

I would also abstain from alcohol as well as medications that can raise the liver function tests (i.e. Tylenol).  

Repeating the liver function tests after several weeks should be done to ensure they aren't rising.

These options can be discussed with your personal physician.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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[haskell5]

I have the same problem.  High levels scores on my life insurance test.  

What I have already done is taken another blood test with my doctor for all HEP A B C AND D (they came out neg..  And i have had a ultra sound on my liver which came up negative, but was enlarged.  I do not drink much and I don't take a lot of Tylonol.

They still do not know why my scores are high.  I am currently going to a specialist to see if they need to take a sample of my liver.  I have been told to be careful of this as they will enter through your stomach and take a piece of your liver to examine.  This might cause bleeding of the liver which might cause a whole nother problem.

Before I go to this specialist I'm trying Milk Thisle vitamin first to see if I can clean out my system.

Second, I have been doing research about Mold exposure and believe it or not Pine wood exposure which both have complications to the liver.

Please let me know what you find out because I'm lost just as you are in this whole thing.

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