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Suggest Remedy For High Ggt Levels
I am 67 female, nondrinker, ggt 119, other liver functions normal after some elevation last December at which time I went off Lipitor and they returned to normal. Repeat GGTs remain high. My physician wants me to lose some weight(5 5 1/2 162 lbs.). I had a colonoscopy in December also. Ultrasound didn t show anything except a few fatty deposits in pancreas . thankyou
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. GGT is one of the important markers of liver injury and all test point that there is no liver abnormality.
2. Other causes are usually medication. Lots of medicines are known to raise GGT, like antibiotics, NSAIDs, anti-depressants, etc.
3. Correlate with medication. and Yes, weight. reduction is necessary. Have a balanced diet, moderate exercise and regular good sleep.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. GGT is one of the important markers of liver injury and all test point that there is no liver abnormality.
2. Other causes are usually medication. Lots of medicines are known to raise GGT, like antibiotics, NSAIDs, anti-depressants, etc.
3. Correlate with medication. and Yes, weight. reduction is necessary. Have a balanced diet, moderate exercise and regular good sleep.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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