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Sgpt (alt ) level is 1720 sgot ( ast) level is 1460 means what?
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These are large elevations of liver enzymes. These type elevations of liver enzymes are most often caused in a person your age by viral hepatitis. They can also be caused by a toxic reaction to a chemical or medication or supplement or liver disease or gallbladder disease, or alcohol hepatitis .Recommend consult gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 4/29/2023
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By themselves the numbers indicate significant/severe liver damage. How that fits with other symptoms/exam findings must be interpreted by the doc who ordered the test. I would never want those numbers in any patient.
Answered 4/29/2023
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