Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Asked 8 months ago

What is considered high liver enzyme levels?

My brother just got some blood test results back, and his liver enzymes are elevated. What are the specific levels that are considered high liver enzyme levels? We are a bit worried.

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Arjun Ranade Arjun Ranade Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Usually, if your SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) cross the normal range of around 40-50 U/L, doctors consider it elevated. I had slightly high levels due to heavy protein shakes and intense weightlifting, but cleaning up my diet and taking a break from supplements brought it back to normal. Definitely get a doctor to review your reports.

Sandeep Chawla Sandeep Chawla Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

According to standard laboratory ranges, ALT above 45 U/L and AST above 40 U/L are elevated. My physician explained that mild elevation (below 100) is often due to a fatty liver, but if it goes into the hundreds or thousands, it indicates acute liver injury. A proper diagnosis from a gastroenterologist is essential.

Deepa Balakrishnan Deepa Balakrishnan Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I can only share what happened with me. My SGPT had touched 110 last year during my routine checkup. My doctor made me stop all outside food, advised daily walking for 30 minutes, and my levels came down to 35 in two months.

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Sneha Paul Sneha Paul Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Hello, my doctor recently said my ALT level is 65 and it is slightly high. I am a bit scared because I don't drink alcohol at all. Is this range considered very dangerous, or can it be cured easily with lifestyle changes?

Rohit Malhotra Rohit Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bro, don't stress too much! High liver enzymes usually mean your SGOT/SGPT are above 45. It's super common nowadays due to junk food and lack of sleep. Just talk to your doctor, cut down on oily stuff for a bit, and you'll be totally fine.

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Manoj Tiwari Manoj Tiwari Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, anything above 40 or 50 U/L on your LFT report is generally flagged as high. Getting an ultrasound of the abdomen is usually the next step to check for fatty liver.

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