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HIGH SGOT LEVELS
My son has fever since Sunday morning and his SGOT levels are high (76 U/L)
What does this mean.
Is this alarming
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The fever persisting beyond 5 days needs further evaluation. Mildly raised SGOT is not dangerous by itself, but it points to some stress on the liver or muscles.
Additional blood tests (CBC, CRP, Dengue, Widal, LFT, etc.) may be needed to identify the cause.
Next Steps
Monitor fever chart, fluid intake, and urine output.
Give Paracetamol in correct dose, avoid Ibuprofen or other liver-straining meds unless advised.
Encourage hydration and rest.
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Red flags:
Child becomes drowsy or very irritable
Vomiting, abdominal pain, or jaundice appears
Fever persists >7 days or worsens
Not eating/drinking or signs of dehydration
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Mildly elevated SGOT (AST) levels (like 76 U/L) can occur in many conditions, especially during viral infections, which often cause transient liver involvement. Since your son has a fever, this may be a response to a viral illness like dengue, hepatitis A/E, or another viral fever common in children. It’s not immediately alarming but should be monitored.
Next Steps
Repeat liver function tests (SGOT, SGPT) after 3–5 days.
Get a complete blood count, dengue NS1/IgM, malaria test, and CRP if fever persists.
Ensure proper hydration, rest, and paracetamol for fever (avoid ibuprofen if liver enzymes are elevated).
Consult a pediatrician to rule out other causes and decide if any further workup is needed.
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Avoid self-medication or antibiotics unless prescribed.
High SGOT alone is not dangerous, but if accompanied by vomiting, jaundice, weakness, or persistent high fever, it needs urgent evaluation.
Keep a record of fever pattern and associated symptoms
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Levels may increase in so e viral infections ..kindly repeat levels after a week .
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry
In some viral infections it will increased for few days
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Dr. Akansha Mittal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
Well SGOT level is slightly raised.
This get raised in many conditions like viral fever, enteric fever, dengue fever and many others.
Nothing to worry about this parameter yet.
Next Steps
Do monitor your child’s fever and activity.
Since fever is present from Sunday, your child should be investigated for enteric fever (typhoid) and then treatment should be started as per the result of investigations.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
In viral fevers - Due to muscle pain it will b high . Other than liver issue
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No problem if child doesn’t hav jaundice
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