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What is the risky level of SGPT?
SGPT exists predominantly in the liver and leaks into the bloodstream when produced in excess. The SGPT normal range is about 7 to 56 units per liter of blood serum. Thus, very high level of SGPT in the blood can be an indication of damage or problems related to the liver.
Is high SGPT and SGOT means fatty liver?
Altered Liver function , typically the liver enzymes dearrangement is seen in many conditions. This mostly happen if there is any other infective pathology already present in the body. SGPT/ SGOT also raised in Alcoholic / non Alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).
What SGPT should be avoided in high?
6 types of foods to avoid if you have fatty liver disease
- Alcohol. Alcohol can be a major cause of fatty liver disease as well as other liver diseases.
- Added sugar. Stay away from sugary foods such as candy, cookies, sodas, and fruit juices.
- Fried foods.
- Added salt.
- White bread, rice, and pasta.
- Red meat.
Is Bananas good for liver?
This is because the sugar present in fruits, known as fructose, can cause abnormal amounts of fat in the blood when consumed in large amounts. Bananas are not bad for the liver, but try to limit them to 1-2/ day and not beyond that as the fructose in them can lead to fatty liver diseases.
What does it mean when your SGPT and SGOT are high?
Both SGPT and SGOT are frequently found elevated in conditions which cause extensive hepatocellular necrosis (destruction or death of cells or tissues of the liver). High SGOT levels can be asymptomatic. Since a high SGOT level is not a separate clinical entity, the presenting signs and symptoms will correspond to the underlying medical condition.
Are sgsgot and SGPT a good marker of liver damage?
SGOT and SGPT are highly sensitive markers of liver damage due to various diseases or injury. However, the fact is that higher than normal levels should not be automatically considered as indicative of liver damage.
How does hepatitis C affect SGOT and SGPT levels?
Conversely, individuals developing chronic hepatitis C infection have minor elevations in their SGOT and SGPT levels, whereas, their liver is injured or damaged substantially by the infection even leading to scarring (cirrhosis) from ongoing liver infection and inflammation.
What is the difference between SGPT and AST levels?
For instance, blood AST level is increased in conditions of muscle injury and heart attacks. Hence, it is not highly specific liver tissue damage indicator as it can be elevated in conditions other than liver damage. By contrast, SGPT is normally present in large concentrations in the liver.
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