What causes high ALT SGPT and low Potassium?

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High ALT SGPT and low Potassium can be caused by many reasons.

If your ALT SGPT is in between 21 U/L and 72 U/L and your Potassium is in between 3.5 mmol/L and 5.1 mmol/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for ALT SGPT and Potassium respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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Normal range of ALT SGPT : 21 - 72 U/L

Ideal values of ALT SGPT depending on age :
Age Ideal ALT SGPT value
<5 years 21.367
5-10 years 21.74
10-15 years 22.12
15-20 years 22.506
20-25 years 22.899
25-30 years 23.299
30-35 years 23.706
35-40 years 24.12
40-45 years 24.541
45-50 years 24.969
50-55 years 25.405
55-60 years 25.849
60-70 years 26.3
70-80 years 26.759
80-90 years 27.226
90-100 years 27.701
>100 years 28.185

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease ALT SGPT levels include:

  • Alcohol abuse
  • Blockage of the bile ducts.
  • Kidney damage.
  • Damage to red blood cells
  • Heart attack or heart failure

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Normal range of Potassium : 3.5 - 5.1 mmol/L

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age :
Age Ideal Potassium value
<5 years 3.561
5-10 years 3.623
10-15 years 3.686
15-20 years 3.75
20-25 years 3.815
25-30 years 3.882
30-35 years 3.95
35-40 years 4.019
40-45 years 4.089
45-50 years 4.16
50-55 years 4.233
55-60 years 4.307
60-70 years 4.382
70-80 years 4.459
80-90 years 4.537
90-100 years 4.616
>100 years 4.697
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High ALT SGPT and low Potassium can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take ALT SGPT and Potassium blood tests and the results are higher than 72 U/L for ALT SGPT and lower than 3.5 mmol/L for Potassium, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the ALT SGPT and Potassium Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants ALT SGPT and Potassium tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the ALT SGPT and Potassium blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your ALT SGPT and Potassium Test reports by your pathologist.

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