What is the reason of high SGPT?
SGPT is released into blood when the liver or heart are damaged. The blood SGPT levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). Some medications can also raise SGPT levels. Also called alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
What is serious SGPT level?
SGPT exists predominantly in the liver and leaks into the bloodstream when produced in excess. The SGPT normal range is about 7 to 56 units per liter of blood serum. Thus, very high level of SGPT in the blood can be an indication of damage or problems related to the liver.
Is fasting required for SGPT and SGOT?
No Fasting Required. No other special preparations required. An ALT test doesn’t require any special preparation. However, you should tell your doctor about any prescription or over-the-counter medications you’re taking.
What does high ALT SGPT mean?
An ALT test measures the level of alanine aminotransferase, also called ALT or SGPT. ALT is one of the enzymes that help the liver convert food into energy. High levels of these enzymes can be a sign that the liver is injured or irritated, and the enzymes are leaking out of the liver cells.
How can I reduce my SGPT level fast?
Increase Vitamin D in your diet: Vitamin D helps in preventing damage to your liver and reducing SGPT levels. Oranges, soy milk, mushrooms, apples, eggs, fortified cereals, tofu, dairy products, cod liver oil, oysters and green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin D.
How can I lower my SGPT in one week?
1. Keep a tab on everything you consume. Increase Vitamin D in your diet: Vitamin D helps in preventing damage to your liver and reducing SGPT levels. Oranges, soy milk, mushrooms, apples, eggs, fortified cereals, tofu, dairy products, cod liver oil, oysters and green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin D.
How can I lower my SGPT in 3 days?
Follow these lifestyle habits to keep your liver and your body in their healthiest state.
- Keep a tab on everything you consume. Increase Vitamin D in your diet: Vitamin D helps in preventing damage to your liver and reducing SGPT levels.
- Exercise regularly.
- Go for regular preventive health checkups.
Can high SGPT be cured?
Q3: Is SGPT Curable? Ans: No treatment is required. But if SGPT is increased, a rare liver disease NASH may be diagnosed which is again an inherited disease with abnormal metabolism causing fatty liver where fatty foods would have to be permanently avoided.