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6 min readLiver Care
SGPT and SGOT are liver enzymes commonly checked in liver function tests. Mild elevation is common, but repeated or high values need evaluation for the cause.
Key Takeaways
- Fatty liver
- Alcohol intake
- Viral hepatitis
- Medicines or supplements
- Bile duct blockage or infection
Common causes
Many conditions can raise liver enzymes.
- Fatty liver
- Alcohol intake
- Viral hepatitis
- Medicines or supplements
- Bile duct blockage or infection
When to consult
Consult a liver specialist if values remain high, rise quickly or occur with symptoms.
- Jaundice
- Fever or abdominal pain
- Fatty liver with diabetes
- Low platelets or abnormal ultrasound
- Alcohol-related liver risk
Tests that may be advised
Evaluation may include repeat LFT, CBC, INR, viral markers, ultrasound, FibroScan or MRCP depending on findings.
Treatment depends on cause
There is no single SGPT tablet. Treatment targets fatty liver, alcohol, hepatitis, medicines, bile duct disease or other cause.