My PCP said that high ALT and AST are caused by inflammation of the liver and that symptoms like portal hypertension, an enlarged spleen, and platelets are caused by the scarring/cirrhosis of the liver. So, when the Hepatitis C is gone the inflammation goes away and our liver enzymes like ALT and AST go down to normal healthy levels, but things like platelets can remain low because of the cirrhosis. I was confused about how these all relate to the liver.
mallani said
Apr 14, 2015
Tig's explained it perfectly.
Tig said
Apr 14, 2015
Hi Bubble,
Heres another link that explains Liver Function studies. The AST = SGOT and the ALT = SGPT. they aren't referred to that way much anymore, but you still see it mentioned occasionally.
Tig's explained it perfectly.
Hi Bubble,
Heres another link that explains Liver Function studies. The AST = SGOT and the ALT = SGPT. they aren't referred to that way much anymore, but you still see it mentioned occasionally.
http://www.liverdoctor.com/liver/liver-function-tests/
I found this site helpful but Mallani is the best at explaining test results.
http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/patient/hcv/diagnosis/labtests-AST.asp
-- Edited by Brownie on Tuesday 14th of April 2015 07:07:46 PM
Can someone plese tell me what a test report that shows AST and ALT with "Sgot" next to both. Is this a specialized test for specifics? Thank-you.