SGOT increased means your blood level of AST is high. SGOT is the older name for AST, an enzyme found mainly in the liver, but also in muscle, heart, and other tissues. When these cells are irritated or damaged, AST can enter the blood.

Common reasons include:

An AST result alone cannot identify the cause. It should be interpreted with ALT/SGPT, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, GGT, CK, symptoms, alcohol intake, medicines, and the actual AST value. AST can rise from muscle injury, so it is not specific to liver disease. This is consistent with MedlinePlus guidance.

Seek urgent care if elevated AST is accompanied by yellow eyes/skin, confusion, severe vomiting, severe abdominal pain, chest pain, or very dark urine.

If you share the exact SGOT/AST value, lab range, ALT/SGPT, and any symptoms or medications, I can help interpret what it may mean.