My eleven year old soon has not been feeling well. His blood tests show high ALK. Phosphatase levels (203 U/L) and high AST (SGOT levels of 76 U/L). This is his second blood test and now the doctor has pulled a third test. I am worried about his liver. Please provide some insight.
Dear Friend.First we should find out the cause of raised SGPT, and ALP. Common causes are :1. Alcoholic Liver disease (Not in your case as your child in just 11 years old)2. Viral Hepatitis3. Gall Bladder Diseases4. Autoimmune hepatitis advise you to follow tests :1. Liver Function Test (complete)2. HbsAg3. Anti HCV antibody.4. IGM Anti HAD antibody5. IGM Anti HEV antibody.6. Ultrasound Abdomen. Once, we know the cause we can treat it. Which will further lead to reduction in his SGPT levels. Good Luck.