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I have swollen ankles after work. my sgot is 47 and sgpt 90. does these values have any relation to ankle swelling? all other lft values are normal.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It may: Swelling in ankles and mildly elevated liver tests raises the possibility of heart dysfunction( right heart )please see your doctor.

Answered 5/6/2014

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Possibly: Ankle swelling could reflect venous insufficiency or mild heart failure - which can cause hepatic congestion and elevate those lfts. Liver disease can also produce low albumin, which would predispose to edema. Workup needed.

Answered 11/26/2017

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