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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
high ggt
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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high ggt
by ebje1997, Sep 11, 2004 12:00AM
My husband went to the Dr. for blood work 2 weeks ago. The results were AST 45* ALT 115* GGT 275* Cholestrol 221* Tri 192* HDL 62. The Dr. is concerned about the GGT b/c normal is 0-65. He has not had any beer since the results came back. He would usually drink at least a 6 pack a night. I have mentioned to him in the past he drinks to much but will not give it up. He is on several high blood pressure medications. He feels that the levels are high b/c of the medication. Will his levels go down when he goes back for more blood work this week? Could this be from the beer, the medication or something else I may be overlooking?
Any information will be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Any information will be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 13, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 13, 2004 12:00AM
Certainly the alcohol can raise the GGT levels. It would be a good idea to abstain and recheck the enzymes a few weeks later.
It may be possible for some blood pressure medications to raise the enzymes, but the alcohol is the more likely possibility - since he usually drinks a 6 pack per night.
I would consider checking for viral hepatitis (to be safe - this can also increase the liver enzymes), as well as perform a liver ultrasound.
You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
It may be possible for some blood pressure medications to raise the enzymes, but the alcohol is the more likely possibility - since he usually drinks a 6 pack per night.
I would consider checking for viral hepatitis (to be safe - this can also increase the liver enzymes), as well as perform a liver ultrasound.
You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
