Is GGT Value Of 51 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2015

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Question : Iam a female age 43. My GGT level is 51. i take alcohal twice a week but since 10 days have not taken as the LFT test was there. i also found that I have low TSH. What should I do to lower my GGT fast. Is it related to TSH. the rest of LFT test is normal

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
GGT level is not related to TSH

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your questions and understand your concerns.

GGT level is not related to TSH. Please check your entire thyroid function tests ( including Free T4&T3) to decide on treatment for low TSH.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further questions, I will be pleased to help you.

Regards
Dr Ajish TP

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (19 minutes later)

i want to know how shouldI lower my GGt. What precautions. Presently Iam taking B complex and iron syrup. And calcium amway one. i also take one Vitamin C everyday. i have stopped-taking alcohal. How long does it take for raised GGT to cometo lower side.

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably alcohol induced. Will come down in a months time.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back.

It could probably be alcohol induced GGT rise. So it should come down to normal within a month of stopping alcohol.

Taking vitamin E ( Evion) 400mg twice daily is also useful.

Regards.
Dr Ajish TP

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (29 minutes later)

i have egg usually boiled five times a week. Is it ok. And I dont have red meat so often. Is it ok. is green tea also helpful. Any other supplement or precaution. Thx will start taking Evion 400 twice. The restis bcosule with zinc and vitamin C. Hope thats ok

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Increase fiber in diet. Egg and green tea are OK.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Regular physical activity and increasing fiber in diet is useful in this. Green tea may help. No issues in taking egg.

Can continue vitamins and iron.

Regards.
Dr Ajish TP

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj