Question 1

what causes low level of ggt ?

Accepted Answer

Normal: No pathologic process causes low ggt. Let it be.

Question 2

what are ggt levels measured for?

Accepted Answer

Liver/pancreas : In general, GGT elevation of activity can be found in diseases of the liver, biliary system, and pancreas. They are sort of non-specific, as elevated levels may be seen in some cardiovascular diseases too.

Question 3

what is the best medicine for high ggt level?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: There is no medicine for liver without a diagnosis of the cause of the liver sickness.  An elevated GGT is a symptom not a diagnosis.

Question 4

ggt level 77 what does this mean ? could laxitives cause this

Accepted Answer

GGT: s a very "sensitive" liver function test  and is usually the first to elevate (for example with heavy drinking of alcohol) LAXATIVES do NOT cause this but there are many OTHER drugs which can! You need to discuss with your PCP (Primary care Professional)
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 5

hello my ggt test is 118 and im scare..how can i lower my ggt? pls help

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying: If you're abusing alcohol, stop doing this for your own sake and not to treat a lab value. If you're not abusing alcohol, and your other labs aren't off, you're likely one of those folks, maybe 1 in 1000, whose GGT always runs high. It's genetic. It's not dangerous. Best wishes.

Question 6

can ggt results be as high as 383?  (i thought the range was 1 50ish u/l)  what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GGT may be high: Ggt is found in the liver cells that are associated with the bile system.  There are many conditions that may cause an elevation of ggt.  You need to see your doctor.  If he/she can not determine the cause then see a GI specialist knowledgeable about the liver.  A partial list of common conditions that can elevate GGT include fatty liver, alcoholism, and gallstones.  Again, please see a doctor.

Question 7

what is sgpt and ggt?

Accepted Answer

Liver Enzymes: These are enzymes which are found in the liver cells.  Sgpt is an old term - it's now alt (alanine aminotransferase).  Ggt stands for gamma glutamyltransferase.  When the liver cells are injured, these enzymes leak out and the blood levels increase.

Question 8

serum ggt 650! am i doa? what should i expect?

Accepted Answer

Not dead yet!: About one person in a thousand has an autosomal dominant mutation that causes elevated ggt. I sometimes have to write letters on these folks' behalf to affirm that this doesn't mean they are closet boozers. If you're otherwise healthy and your remaining labs, notably alk phos and bilirubin, are okay, i'd ignore it if your physician agrees.

Question 9

can ggt test results be effected by medication or alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol intake raises GGT and alt. Different medications affect different tests.

Question 10

my ggt 98..what can cause my ggt is high than normal range 8-35?

Accepted Answer

May be normal 4u: Around 1 person in 1000 just runs a high ggt; it's hereditary. If everything else is okay including alk phos i'd ignore it unless your physician is concerned. If there's anything else to suggest liver disease, these enzymes keep deadly things like wilson's and hemochromatosis and hepatitis from sneaking up on us -- & with ggt, alcohol and med allergies -- get follow-up.

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Can ggt results be as high as 383? (i thought the range was 1 50ish u/l) what does this mean?

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What is sgpt and ggt?

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Serum ggt 650! am i doa? what should i expect?

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