SGPT Levels

[mike_8077]

I am a 36 years old man, recently on the 3rd of September 2013 during my medical examination my SGPT level was found to be 77 and SGOT around 40. I don't drink any alcohol the last I tasted was in September 2003 and I don't touch any. Can you please help me to know how my level came to so much and also guide me to control the level too. Also please let me know if Cholestrol is connected with SGPT. My blood sugar level ( fasting) is 86.
Thanking you.

Mike

[mike_8077]

Thank you Dr. Mathur for your kind guidance, I will follow up with my doctor.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi Mike!
High cholesterol as a part of hyperlipidemia can also affect your SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) levels. Causes of liver transaminase elevations include viral hepatitis, alcohol use, medication use, steatosis or steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis. Steatosis and cirrhosis are ruled out by the ultrasound. Other common health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, pancreatitis, hemolytic anemia and thyroid disease, can also cause liver transaminase elevations. Most liver diseases are characterized by greater ALT elevations than AST elevations except cirrhosis and alcohol abuse. ALT also rises in bile duct obstruction due to stone or tumor. Please consult your doctor regarding this. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.