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What Causes Elevated GGT Levels?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016

Question: All of my blood work is very good except for a 101 on the GGT test I take blood pressure and cholestral lowering medication and have small asymptomatic gall stones I am 64 and have a very active lifestyle should I worry?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More information needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Why were these tests done?
What symptoms you have?
Do you drink alcohol?

Please upload all the reports here.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 minutes later)

This was yearly routine blood work as part of a wellness exam

ALT and AST normal and all other liver enzymes and bloodwork are normal

no symptoms or any kind I am a non drinker and non smoker

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Isolated elevation of GT is seen in individuals who drink alcohol and in those who take certain medications like antiepileptics.
You neither drink nor take anti epileptics.
I advice you to repeat the test after 4 weeks.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Thank you so much

So you do not think this is aide threatening condition?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes, I do not think is a threatening condition.
As advised earlier, repeat the test after 4 weeks.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar