Question 1

is sgpt 41 high?

Accepted Answer

No, just above the: Normal. Sgpt of 41 is not high enough to worry about. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 2

is an sgpt of 67 okay?

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No: Look for the cause. This may be your wake-up that you need to drink less, or that your body's asking for more exercise (the most common nowadays), or you're allergic to some rx. It may also warn of hepatitis b, hepatitis c, wilson's, hemochromatosis or autoimmunity. Labs aren't things to treat, they warn of undiagnosed, treatable illness.

Question 3

how to lower down sgpt?

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Find the cause: Determine the cause of the elevation and then you will know how to lower it.

Question 4

how to cure a high sgpt?

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Find cause: As a pathologist, i always tell folks to look at the person more than the labs. High SGPT is hepatitis, hemochromatosis, wilson's, or drug toxicity until proven otherwise. Usually it is proved otherwise, but we need to rule these out. Once done, easy on the alcohol and hit the gym hard and the lifestyle-related causes of high SGPT (the most common ones) will be history and you'll feel better.

Question 5

why does sgpt level rise?

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Many reasons: A very heavy workout can raise it, or it can warn on ongoing liver troubles from alcohol, lack of exercise, medication allergy, hepatitis b/c, wilson's, hemochromatosis, or a few others.

Question 6

my sgpt is 47, is it high?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is marginally elevated. This is likely not a significant issue.

Question 7

what does high sgpt means?

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Depends: Sgpt is present in liver cells and the usual cause  of high level is alcohol intake. Hepatitis, drug reaction  and heart failure are other causes.

Question 8

does sgpt test need fasting?

Accepted Answer

Liver Function test: Nope. This liver test does not require one to be in a fasting state.

Question 9

sgpt is 141 what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

SGPT = Liver Enzymes: Sgpt, also alt, is a liver enzyme.  It is elevated when there is injury to the liver.  The enzyme is also seen in muscle and can be elevated in people who are doing heavy exercise.  However, the most common cause of elevation is liver injury.  You should see your doctor for more information and a search for the cause of the elevation should be undertaken.   It should not be ignored.

Question 10

how to stop elevations of sgpt?

Accepted Answer

Need to determine: Cause. Common causes of SGPT elevation are alcohol, hepatitis, drugs and obesity. You should see your doctor to determine the cause. Treatment will depend on the casuse.

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