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What Causes Elevation In Gamma-GT Test Levels?

I have done a gamma gt test a few days ago and it read 52.00 U/L , my concern is that its too high. should I be concerned about liver disease or about pancrease problems. How do I reduce my gamma gt level. I am not a drinker. I have had my Gall bladder removed in May 2014 due to gall stones.
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

The normal range can vary slightly from one lab to the next but in general, the normal range for GGT is approximately 0 to 30.
Your increase may not necessarily indicate any serious condition

GGT can be found in different areas of the body including the kidneys, liver , pancreas, spleen, intestines , heart.
Though it can be increased with the use of alcohol, there are also other conditions that can cause an increase as well such as: (A) liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer),
(B)pancreatitis,
(C) heart failure,
(D)smoking,
(E)cancer of the breast/prostate or lung,
(F)side effect of some medications.

If there is no history of excess alcohol use, then your doctor will assess for another cause.

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What Causes Elevation In Gamma-GT Test Levels?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic The normal range can vary slightly from one lab to the next but in general, the normal range for GGT is approximately 0 to 30. Your increase may not necessarily indicate any serious condition GGT can be found in different areas of the body including the kidneys, liver , pancreas, spleen, intestines , heart. Though it can be increased with the use of alcohol, there are also other conditions that can cause an increase as well such as: (A) liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer), (B)pancreatitis, (C) heart failure, (D)smoking, (E)cancer of the breast/prostate or lung, (F)side effect of some medications. If there is no history of excess alcohol use, then your doctor will assess for another cause. I hope this helps