Why are SGOT and SGPT levels higher than normal?
SGOT and SGPT are highly sensitive markers of liver damage due to various diseases or injury. However, the fact is that higher than normal levels should not be automatically considered as indicative of liver damage.
What’s the difference between AST, ALT and SGPT?
Hence, AST is also referred to as SGOT and ALT is also referred to as SGPT. SGOT is normally present in a number of tissues such as heart, liver, muscle, brain and kidney. It is released into the blood stream whenever any of these tissues gets damaged. For instance, blood AST level is increased in conditions of muscle injury and heart attacks.
Where does AST and SGOT occur in the body?
Hence, AST is also referred to as SGOT and ALT is also referred to as SGPT. SGOT is normally present in a number of tissues such as heart, liver, muscle, brain and kidney.
What’s the difference between SGPT and liver damage?
Hence, it is not highly specific liver tissue damage indicator as it can be elevated in conditions other than liver damage. By contrast, SGPT is normally present in large concentrations in the liver. Hence, due to liver damage its level in the blood rises, thereby, serving as a specific indicator for liver injury.
What are the symptoms of a high SGOT level?
Since a high SGOT level is not a separate clinical entity, the presenting signs and symptoms will correspond to the underlying medical condition. Signs and symptoms related to high Nausea and vomiting is a constant feature. Abdominal fullness, bloating or even ascites (accumulation of fluid within the abdominal cavity)
Where are SGOT and Alt found in the body?
Similarly another name for ALT is serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT). Hence, AST is also referred to as SGOT and ALT is also referred to as SGPT. SGOT is normally present in a number of tissues such as heart, liver, muscle, brain and kidney. It is released into the blood stream whenever any of these tissues gets damaged.