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Does Presence Of GERD Increase Gamma Gt Levels?

My gamma gt is 158 my sgpt is 49 and my alkaline phosphatse is 102 I am 5-7 31 years old and am 163 pounds. My gamma gt has been this high for the past 5 years i have taken a ultrasound of my liver and there is almost no fatty tissue. i do have GERD is that effecting my gamma gt. I do drink on the weekends.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Hello.
GERD does not cause raised GGT levels. Alcohol is the factor which is responsible for for the raised GGT. Try abstaining from alcohol and repeat GGT after 6 weeks
Hope this helps. Do get back if you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir PAtil
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Does Presence Of GERD Increase Gamma Gt Levels?

Hello. GERD does not cause raised GGT levels. Alcohol is the factor which is responsible for for the raised GGT. Try abstaining from alcohol and repeat GGT after 6 weeks Hope this helps. Do get back if you have further queries Regards Dr Samir PAtil