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My SGPT is 49. Is it dangerous to liver?

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Dr. Ajeet Kumar

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At June 19, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 13, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My SGPT test result is 49. Is it dangerous for the liver?

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Well, you did not share your body weight? Do you feel any symptoms like fatigue, weakness, or loss of energy? This information is important because only SGPT which is just nearly one and a half times raised cannot tell a diagnosis on its own. To answer your concern that it is harmful? yes it is, but whether it is less harmful or highly harmful, that depends upon the underlying condition.

The causes of such raised SGPT are many folds. But of note, viral hepatitis, obesity, alcohol, and autoimmune hepatitis are the top most reasons for asymptomatic elevation. Some drugs have a tendency to cause raised SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) commonly Paracetamol. Your rest of the urine report is completely normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I want you to tell me about your symptoms and current body weight before I can suggest a target set of investigations. Let me know about yourself in detail, like prior history of hepatitis, family history of hepatitis, prior blood transfusion, any travel history. I also want to know some personal information, like alcohol consumption, marital status, and sexual history.

Recommending your investigation without any information regarding the case is not a cost effective option. I hope you understand my point.

The Probable causes

Raised SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase).

Probable diagnosis

Viral hepatitis. Alcohol hepatitis. NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Autoimmune hepatitis.

Regarding follow up

Follow up to provide more information, as I can be in better position to suggest you investigation and treatment plan.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ajeet Kumar
Dr. Ajeet Kumar

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