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What Causes Elevated GGTP And Alkaline Phosphatase Levels?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: Hello doctor, i got NCC in childhood and again got a seizure before 1.5 yrs since then i am having tegrital 900 mg and frisium 20 mg. i am also a hypothyroidism patient having thyronorm 75 daily.

I got my liver profile done and values of alkaline phosphate and GGPT came very high, what can be done . Is it due to medicines I am having regurarly.please help

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

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

Was ultrasound scan of the abdomen done? If yes, please upload the report?
Do you drink alcohol?

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

Hi doctor,

Attached ultrasound report - there is mild diffuse infiltration of liver. And i used to take alcohol but stopped completely since 1 month

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Alkaline phosphatase and GGTP are only mildly raised.
Yes this could be due to the effect of Tegretol.

Repeat liver function test after 2 weeks.
If the liver enzymes are progressively increasing then you may have to stop the medications.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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