Re: Elevated SGOT/SGPT/ALKP

Posted By HFHSM.D.-rf on January 05, 1999 at 10:40:58:

In Reply to: Elevated SGOT/SGPT/ALKP posted by maria on January 04, 1999 at 12:12:52:






I had some blood work done (beginning of November) two months after I my son was born and my SGOT, SGPT and ALKP numbers came back high.  My doctor wanted to check them again in 6-8 weeks. The December results were dramatically reduced but are still slightly elevated.  
         Nov        Dec
SGOT     96         47
SGPT     204        92
ALKP     316        157
I will be checking my blood again in about a month but wanted to know if my pregnancy could cause these numbers to increase?  Also, while the numbers have continued to come down, are there any long term effects to my liver during this elevated period?
Thanks!
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Dear Maria,
Changes in metabolism during pregnancy, weight gain can cause elevated liver tests that should return to normal as your body returns to pre-pregnancy state.  One should exclude viral hepatitis with the appropriate blood tests.  You should continue with follow-up liver tests until normal values are obtained.
This information is provided for educational purposes only.  Ask specific questions to your personal physician.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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