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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?
My recent labs showed GGT to be 163high, Alkaline phosphate 140 High, AST 73 high, and ALT52high serum iron was also high. I m not a heavy drinker because it hurts my stomach. Last 2 years been so fatique weight gain itchy bloated full feeling itching without a rash lumps in low left groin low free T4 high free T3 I don t understand what can be causing me to feel so sick and nausea all of the time. Seems I can t get any answers as to what could be the possible causes of my bloodwork results. I take armour thyroid cytomel Zoloft and Wellbutrin. That s it!! Please someone help. I live in sw Florida been sick for over 2 yrs can t put 1 ft in front of the other and despite weight gain bloated foods taste horrible at times I get nauseous so easy.
Wed, 9 Dec 2020
Hi,
I understand that you are suffering from alcoholic gastritis with secondary liver damage extent up to the stage of fibrosis. Chronic alcoholism may erodes the normal gastric mucosa that protects the epithelial lining of the stomach. Exposure of the normal epithelium to the acid results in inflammation of the layers of the stomach. Alcoholism also cause lax lower esophageal sphincter which cause regurgitation of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus.
Gastritis may turn into gastric ulcer which in turn disturbs the normal digestion and absorption of the nutrients. Chronic gastritis leads to nausea and vomiting. Liver is the second biggest organ in the body that plays major role in the nutrient metabolism. Alcoholism disrupts the normal pathology of the liver that disturbs the nutrient metabolism and thus the energy needs of the body. High enzyme levels are indicative of liver damage. Needs complete abstinence from alcohol and fat free diet to overcome the liver damage. Appropriate diet is necessary to recover from the liver damage.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
I understand that you are suffering from alcoholic gastritis with secondary liver damage extent up to the stage of fibrosis. Chronic alcoholism may erodes the normal gastric mucosa that protects the epithelial lining of the stomach. Exposure of the normal epithelium to the acid results in inflammation of the layers of the stomach. Alcoholism also cause lax lower esophageal sphincter which cause regurgitation of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus.
Gastritis may turn into gastric ulcer which in turn disturbs the normal digestion and absorption of the nutrients. Chronic gastritis leads to nausea and vomiting. Liver is the second biggest organ in the body that plays major role in the nutrient metabolism. Alcoholism disrupts the normal pathology of the liver that disturbs the nutrient metabolism and thus the energy needs of the body. High enzyme levels are indicative of liver damage. Needs complete abstinence from alcohol and fat free diet to overcome the liver damage. Appropriate diet is necessary to recover from the liver damage.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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