LASIK Surgery Health Chat: Tuesday, December 15th 5:00-6:00 PM Eastern. Free live Q&A with Dr. Omar E Awad. Ask your question in advance!
Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Raised GGT
by neil1958, Dec 13, 2007 04:23PM
After aroutine medical examination, I've just had some test results back from my doctor which showed very high GGT score (240) should I be worried? The test was non fasting, and I had consumed 3 glasses of wine the evening before (which is about my average consumption). All of my other Liver function tests (and hepatitis) came back normal although my LDL Cholestrol and Triglycerides were raised.
My doctor has suggested repeating the test in about 4 weeks after no alcohol consumption in that period. Will a few glasses of wine elevate the GGT to that level? or should I be worried about something else? If so, is waiting 4 weeks the right course of action?
I am also taking Aciphex on adaily basis for a Hiatus Hernia.
My doctor has suggested repeating the test in about 4 weeks after no alcohol consumption in that period. Will a few glasses of wine elevate the GGT to that level? or should I be worried about something else? If so, is waiting 4 weeks the right course of action?
I am also taking Aciphex on adaily basis for a Hiatus Hernia.
Post Comment
Related Communities
Recent Videos
Related Expert Forums
Recent Activity
Most Popular Trackers
RSS
Expert Activity
Community Members
Popular Groups
If it still tests high after laying off the wine, you might ask for an ultrasound to check for fatty liver -- especially given your high LDL and Tri's.
Are you overweight? Diabetic? Fatty liver can be treated, and I believe weight loss is the first step.
Most of us are Hep C patients and not doctors btw. I also had a isolated temporarily raised GGT and my NP suggested fatty liver, but it turned out to be nothing.
Because of its non-specificity, GGT has been dropped from the liver panels of many major hospitals.
Sounds like your doctor is proceeding in an appropriate fashion.
If you get a chance, drop by and let us know what they find, if anything.
-- Jim