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What Causes High GGT Level After Quitting Alcohol Consumption?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Question: Hi Dr.

My GGT is 203 and have already stopped drinking alcohol. Will abstaining completely normalize my levels after a few weeks?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you asking.
I am glad to know that you have stopped drinking alcohol.

You are reporting high GGT level after alcohol use. This is common finding for alcohol users.

GGT level will return in normal range 6-8 weeks after you have stopped alcohol use.

Please repeat your test after 6-8 weeks
Wishing you all the best
Dr.Klerida
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What Causes High GGT Level After Quitting Alcohol Consumption?

Brief Answer: Please follow Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you asking. I am glad to know that you have stopped drinking alcohol. You are reporting high GGT level after alcohol use. This is common finding for alcohol users. GGT level will return in normal range 6-8 weeks after you have stopped alcohol use. Please repeat your test after 6-8 weeks Wishing you all the best Dr.Klerida