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Suggest Test To Detect Liver Inflammation Levels Due To Alcohol Abuse

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Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Question: What lab values suggest liver inflammation; specifically due to alcohol abuse?

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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Considerations.

Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for the query.

typically elevation of GGT as well as AST or ALT may reflect hepatic inflammation from alcohol.

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Suggest Test To Detect Liver Inflammation Levels Due To Alcohol Abuse

Brief Answer: Considerations. Detailed Answer: hello and thanks for the query. typically elevation of GGT as well as AST or ALT may reflect hepatic inflammation from alcohol. Dr Galamaga