Question 1

How can I identify fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Yellowish skin, swollen abdomen and feeling completely full even after eating small meals are signs of fatty liver.

Question 2

What medications can cause liver enzymes to be elevated?

Accepted Answer

Painkillers can cause liver enzymes to be elevated. Hence you are recommended to take them only if your doctor has prescribed you to take so.

Question 3

What are isoenzymes?

Accepted Answer

Isoenzymes are enzymes that have the same function however different structures.

Question 4

How to interpret liver function tests

Accepted Answer

If ALT, bilirubin, and ALP are also elevated, it may indicate liver damage.

Question 5

Who has fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

People tend to develop fatty liver if they have certain other conditions, such as obesity, diabetes or high triglycerides. In addition, alcohol abuse, rapid weight loss and malnutrition may also lead to fatty liver. However, some people develop fatty liver even if they have none of these conditions.

Question 6

My SGOT value is 107.7. Is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The normal level of SGOT usually falls between 8-45 units/ liter of serum. However, anything above 50 units/liter for men and above 45 units/ liter for women can be considered alarming. Consult with a doctor to know the root cause.

How can I identify fatty liver disease?

How can I identify fatty liver disease?

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