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HELLO DR I AM 40 YR OLD MAN AND MY SGOT IN 54.42 AND SGPT IS 29.15. MY CHOLESTROL IS 211(159 LDL AND 42 HDL). I AM A REGULAR DRINKER AND TAKES FISH/ CHICKEN 4 TO 5 TIMES A WEEK. HOW TO REDUCE CHOLESTROL AND SGOT, PLEASE SUGGEST.

Hello, I see that you are worried regarding your cholesterol levels and your sgot levels. To start up I would like to tell you that amongst the common causes of raised sgot level is fatty liver commonly seen in alcoholics and people who are obese or overweight. Your sgot levels are not alarmingly high and do not worry about them, they should come down as you start reducing your ldl levels (cholesterol levels) To reduce cholesterol initially you should limit your alcohol intake to about 120 ...

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My bloodwork recently shows a SGPT level of 116 and an SGOT level of 126. I have been a heavy drinker for the past 5+ years. Can I just slow down/no hard liquor and stop any further damage?

Hi jillp, alcoholism cause liver damage and alcoholic liver disease is one of the leading cause of liver cirrhosis. I request you to stop drinking as early as possible. Also go to a hepatologist, do an ultrasonography determine the extent of damage. Thanks ...

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HELLO DR I AM 40 YR OLD MAN AND MY SGOT IN 54.42 AND SGPT IS 29.15. MY CHOLESTROL IS 211(159 LDL AND 42 HDL). I AM A REGULAR DRINKER AND TAKES FISH/ CHICKEN 4 TO 5 TIMES A WEEK. HOW TO REDUCE CHOLESTROL AND SGOT, PLEASE SUGGEST.

My bloodwork recently shows a SGPT level of 116 and an SGOT level of 126. I have been a heavy drinker for the past 5+ years. Can I just slow down/no hard liquor and stop any further damage?

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