Question 1

i have high levels of triglycerid and alt (sgpt) and ast (sgot). what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Possibly fatty liver: Triglycerides are very long chains of repeated fatty acid molecules, that are intermediary products of fat and carbohydrate metabolism.  They function as building blocks for various parts of the cell. When they are elevated, it may be genetics, diet, fat intake, or overweight condition all at play.  Alt & ast are liver enzymes. In this case, the most likely meaning is fatty liver.

Question 2

i have elevated levels of alt (sgpt) and ast (sgot). what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Liver function tests: Alt and ast, prior noted as SGOT and sgpt, are part of a group of enzyme known as transaminases. They rise if something is inflaming the liver, such as a viral illness, mononucleosis, alcohol toxic effects, obesity or diabetes causing fatty infiltration in liver, adverse drug effects from a variety of medications...

Question 3

what does high levels of esr , sgot , sgpt and ggt in blood mean ?

Accepted Answer

Liver inflammation: It means you may have inflammation of your liver. The causes are many.

Question 4

what does a high sgpt level indicate?

Accepted Answer

Liver inflammation: Sgpt is one of the enzymes (the other related one being sgot) produced as part of liver metabolism.  If either are high, this indicates some problem with the liver causing inflammation such as alcohol, infection, gallstones, viral hepatitis, or a great many other things.  Many times this is temporary but if your doctor discovers this, (s)he will follow up to make sure it normalizes.

Question 5

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 6

sgpt high, what is the risk level?

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Hard to say: One has to know the underlying cause of the elevation before one can determine if there is any risk.

Question 7

is sgpt level 74 high which problem it can cause?

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What problems cause: it.  
All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that,  SGPT of 74 is slightly elevated. It is an indication of damage to liver cells. If you drink alcohol, stop entirely. If you are overweight, lose weight. If you are taking any medications, discuss those with your doctor.

Question 8

what diet should one follow if they have high sgpt levels?

Accepted Answer

Find cause first: You need to determine why is the SGPT level high and address that cause. At a minimum, do not use alcohol at all. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 9

what is mean for sgpt that 80 high from normal 50? kindly explain to me i'm worried.

Accepted Answer

Get worked up: If you have used alcohol and/or medications, your test will be repeated two weeks from now. If it's down, that's your warning. If not, you'll be checked for hepatitis B and C, hemochromatosis, Wilson's, autoimmune hepatitis and a few others. If all are normal, it may simlpy be your body's way of asking for more exercise. Best wishes.

Question 10

what is meant for sgpt = 80 high from normal range 50? please explain i'm worried about my results.

Accepted Answer

Liver abnormality: When you have an elevated sgot or sgot it means there is a problem with your liver parenchyma.  You liver is not working well due to an infection or inflammation or both.  Have you doc also check a total bilirubin as well as an indirect bilirubin.  It may just be a med  a medication you are on or caused by something you just ate.  See your doctor.

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