GGT over 400 (non-alchol related)

[poohlein]

Hi,

my husband has had highly elevated GGT levels of over 200 for years. they tested again recently and it's now over 400. the problem is he's neither an alcoholic nor a heavy drinker. he would drink on average 1 drink a day, if at all. right now he's completely off alcohol, till they figure out what to do with him. the doctors here are recommending a biopsy to figure out the cause.

Does anyone have any other info regarding super high GGT levels?

Many thanks for your help.

P

[Docatjones]

Make sure they test his ferritin levels. Hemochromatosis may cause elevated GET. Also biliary obstruction. If hemochromatosis, the answer may be as simple as donating blood 2 or 3 times a year

[mistral84]

I do unfortunately not have an answer for you. Has he ever tested his lipoprotein (a)? I suspect high lp(a) may cause my high ggt, but I do not know.  This may be related to cardiovascular issues.