What causes elevated SGOT and SGPT levels?
Patient: HI, this is Dhananjay. M 41 n half year old & hight 5.6 ft. Recently I had gone for medical test for immigration result. All the tests reports were normal except SGOT and SGPT. As per the report the normal range for SGOT was given 10 to 40 and mine is 54 and SGPT normal range was given 0 to 45 and mine is 102. I had gone to my family DR. who has given me 20 days medicinal course and assured me that I will be fine after this course.  Firstly what is SGOT and SGPT? What are the causes of elevated level of these two? What could be the symptoms or illness caused by it? and how to cure it? what and what not should be eaten?If you could answer it then it will be great. Thanks. YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Thank you for posting your query.Lab results reveal hepatitis.SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) are liver enzymes located inside the liver cell.these enzymes play an important role in the metabolic processes.an increase in the level of these enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as Hepatitis.Hepatitis maybe caused by- Virus (A, B, C, D, E) is one of the  most common causes    - Drugs                   - Alcohol - Increased Fat content in the body   - certain bacteria, amoeba may also cause hepatitis/ abscessi would recommend you get a test done for HepB and HepC viral serologywish you good health.further queries are welcomed.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik