Question 1

I'm really worried because I went for an SGPT test and the value came back at 60. Do you think there's any problem with that? And also, the food feels really painful for me. Should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Avoid spicy fried greasy junk food or food from outside.
Vegitarian bland diet. Walking in morning and evening for twenty minutes. Diet n walk is the best  for this. Liqid like nimupani coconut water mosambi juice butter milk

Question 2

I'm really worried about my husband's recent LFT results. His SGPT is 119 and SGOT is 86, and his bilirubin total is 0.97. He used to drink alcohol but has stopped now. What could these values indicate? Should we be concerned?

Accepted Answer

These elevated values can indicate liver damage or inflammation. Since he was alcoholic but has now stopped, it's important to continue with a healthy lifestyle. I recommend he takes Ursodeoxycholic acid to support his liver function and Milk Thistle extract to promote liver health.

Question 3

I'm a bit concerned about my stool patterns. I've noticed that while in the morning it's more solid, in the afternoon and evening it tends to be flat. Could there be any potential reasons for this?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-Ray Findings

_Interpretation_

1. _Prominent bilateral perihilar vascular markings_: This means that the blood vessels in the lungs, particularly around the hilar region (where the lungs connect to the heart), appear more prominent than usual on the X-ray.
2. _Normal findings otherwise_: The rest of the X-ray findings are normal, which suggests that there are no other significant abnormalities in the lungs or chest.

_Possible Causes_

1. _Increased blood flow_: Prominent vascular markings can indicate increased blood flow to the lungs, which may be due to various factors, such as:
    - High blood pressure
    - Heart conditions (e.g., heart failure)
    - Pulmonary hypertension
    - Anemia
2. _Other possible causes_: Less common causes include:
    - Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs)
    - Pulmonary vein obstruction

_Level of Concern_

1. _Mild concern_: While the finding is not immediately alarming, it does warrant further evaluation to determine the underlying cause.
2. _Follow-up recommended_: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor to discuss the findings and determine the best course of action.

_Next Steps_

1. _Consult your doctor_: Discuss the X-ray findings with your doctor to determine the next steps.
2. _Additional tests_: Your doctor may recommend additional tests, such as:
    - Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
    - Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
    - Computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest

yes do one chest xray

More Gastroenterology/GI medicine Health Queries

I'm really worried because I went for an SGPT test and the value came back at 60. Do you think there's any problem with that? And also, the food feels really painful for me. Should I be concerned?

I'm really worried about my husband's recent LFT results. His SGPT is 119 and SGOT is 86, and his bilirubin total is 0.97. He used to drink alcohol but has stopped now. What could these values indicate? Should we be concerned?

I'm a bit concerned about my stool patterns. I've noticed that while in the morning it's more solid, in the afternoon and evening it tends to be flat. Could there be any potential reasons for this?

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