<human>: Good morning Dr. I am 37, nearly 38 years old. 53 tall and 142 lbs.I have no problem with health except for my moorens ulcer which was dignose 5 years ago. I have been with 8 Doctors here in the Philippines but they said there is no cure for this. Just two weeks ago I had my medical check up, my normal SGOT went high. From 36/ now it is 50/. Is it because of the steroid drops that I have been using for quite sometime. Or simply because of my ageing process? What to do Dr.?
<bot>: Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Age causes only a mild increase in GOT levels.2. Diet containing hepatotoxins like alcohol etc. and medications can cause increased GOT levels.3. Followup after a month. If GOT levels are within this range not to worry. It is crosses more than 100, will require further evaluation. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.