Liver problems

What Causes High SGPT?

What Causes High SGPT?

Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) is an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGPT is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. The blood SGPT levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for... (Continue reading)

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What Causes Liver Enzymes to Elevate?

What Causes Liver Enzymes to Elevate?

What are liver enzymes Liver enzymes are proteins that help speed up a chemical reaction within the liver. They perform a variety of functions in the body such as filtration and cleansing of the blood, excretion and metabolism. The liver... (Continue reading)

What Causes High Creatine Level?

What Causes High Creatine Level?

What is Creatine Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid (amino acid) that occurs naturally in vertebrates. It is produced by the liver and kidneys and used as an energy source by muscles and other organs. In humans and animals, approximately... (Continue reading)