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High GGT And Albumin Levels. Have Alcohol Addiction. Need Medication?

I just had my liver function test as a requirement for the renewal of my working visa.i have ahistory of drinking abuse and even now I still drink a lot though only beers but a lot.the result was my GGT is very high-113 and my albumin -51.other function results are within range.my sugar is normal coz iam taking metformin twice aday and iam eating a lot of fruits and veges everyday.please tell me something about it.what would be the immigration doctors' decision about it?will I be given medication and still my visa be approved?tnx a lot and GOD bless you and your family always...

Thu, 6 Jun 2013
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A GGT test is non specific and is seen in a variety of medical conditions. Most often it is used to confirm suspected problems with the biliary tract. However, it could be elevated in the case of diabetes and alcohol intake and you are diabetic and a chronic alcohol consumer.

Alcohol causes dehydration which could give the false albumin elevated values. However, at 51 your albumin level is okay and bad abnormalities of albumin is generally when the value is low indicating malnutrition.

Where you could have problem is base on the issue of chronic and excessive alcohol intake but then, each nation has its own immigration policies laid down by law and its not the immigration doctor who will decide if you will be granted visa or not. He simply makes a conclusion based on your results.

Hope this helps you
Best regards
Dr Achuo
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High GGT And Albumin Levels. Have Alcohol Addiction. Need Medication?

Hello, thanks for using health care magic A GGT test is non specific and is seen in a variety of medical conditions. Most often it is used to confirm suspected problems with the biliary tract. However, it could be elevated in the case of diabetes and alcohol intake and you are diabetic and a chronic alcohol consumer. Alcohol causes dehydration which could give the false albumin elevated values. However, at 51 your albumin level is okay and bad abnormalities of albumin is generally when the value is low indicating malnutrition. Where you could have problem is base on the issue of chronic and excessive alcohol intake but then, each nation has its own immigration policies laid down by law and its not the immigration doctor who will decide if you will be granted visa or not. He simply makes a conclusion based on your results. Hope this helps you Best regards Dr Achuo