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What does elevated sgpt indicate?

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Liver cell injury: Sgpt is an enzyme present in liver cells and is released whenever the cells are damaged. The most common cause is alcohol. If you drink alcohol, stop entirely for three months and check again.

Answered 9/28/2016

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