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What Causes Elevated GGT?
I have had two liver panel tests...my GGT showed 310 on the first 270 on the second. my other liver enzymes are well within the normal range. I have no idea what possible causes can be and am told that it is unusual to have only the GGT elevated. Any comments? Many thanks!
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
Hi thanks for asking question...
GGT is enzyme present in bile duct..So any injury to bile duct can elevate its level...
It is also elevated in liver disease..
Chronic smoking and alcohol can elevate its level....
Phenytoin, some antibiotic , some lipid lowering drugs, antidepressant drugs can elevate GGT...
USG abdomen done to look for any stone or inflammation of bile duct....
According to few articles hypertension induce heart disease can also elevate GGT.so rule our it.....
Take care....
Dr.Parth
GGT is enzyme present in bile duct..So any injury to bile duct can elevate its level...
It is also elevated in liver disease..
Chronic smoking and alcohol can elevate its level....
Phenytoin, some antibiotic , some lipid lowering drugs, antidepressant drugs can elevate GGT...
USG abdomen done to look for any stone or inflammation of bile duct....
According to few articles hypertension induce heart disease can also elevate GGT.so rule our it.....
Take care....
Dr.Parth
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