What are things to look for in a liver function blood test?
Things to look for are liver diseases and regular monitoring of any existing conditions such as jaundice, hepatitis or cirrhosis.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Hepatitis A and E are typically caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B, C and D usually occur as a result of parenteral contact with infected body fluids.
Eating well balanced vegetarian meals can quickly lower blood protein levels.
Tuberculosis can affect the liver in three forms. The most common form is diffuse hepatic involvement, seen along with pulmonary or miliary tuberculosis. The second is granulomatous hepatitis and the third, a much rarer form presents as focal/local tuberculoma or abscess.
An enlarged spleen felt fullness under the ribs on the left side. Pain in the abdomen (belly) or near the right shoulder blade. Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen
High SGPT indicate hepatocellular damage that could be due to viral infections (hepatitis A, B & C), drug (antitubercular drugs, paracetamol, etc.) toxicity.
LIVER FUNCTION TEST (LFT), Hepatic Function Test, HFT
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