Thanks for your response, I will raise this suggestion with the specialist the next time I visit them.
Thanks for your responses, I will raise these suggestions with the specialist the next time I visit them.
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High concentrations of GGT are found in the liver, bile ducts, and the kidney. Hence kidney and urinary problems could be causing the high GGT level. Greater-than-normal levels of GGT may indicate: congestive heart failure , cholestasis (congestion of the bile ducts) , cirrhosis, hepatitis , liver ischemia (blood flow deficiency), liver necrosis, liver tumor, high alcohol intake, use of hepatotoxic drugs (drugs toxic to liver). Most liver diseases are characterized by greater ALT elevations than AST elevations except cirrohsis and alcohol abuse. ALT also rises in bile duct obstruction due to stone.
I suggest you consult a hepatologist and see if a stone is obstructing the hepato-biliary system somewhere. Raised bile pigments can also cause rash. H pylori infection should also be looked into. Hope this helps. Take care!
Have you been checked for pancreatitis?