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Can a high gamma-glutamyl transferase be reversed?

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Treat the cause: In order to have liver enzymes improve, you need to treat the cause of the elevation. You should discuss this with your doctor and find out why the level is elevated.

Dr Rahimi agreed

Answered 4/13/2014

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