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What Causes Elevated GGT Level?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: Hi, i have a ggt level of 132, should I be worried??

I am 55, drink moderately, exercise daily, am in otherwise excellent health
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Answered by Dr. Guru (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The normal range of GGT is 0 to 51 international u

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic!

The normal range of GGT is 0 to 51 international units per liter (IU/L).
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels are slightly increased in your case . GGT elevates in certain conditions apart from alcohol intake like cholestasis which is obstruction in the flow of bile (may be due to gall stones or some other reasons), some liver diseases and with certain drug intake.

I suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist to exclude all the possibilities by undergoing physical examination and more investigations like ultrasound etc. I want to reassure again that this won't be a life threatening issue as you are thinking, if appropriate consultation with Gastroenterologist is done.

Hope I have answered your query.

Wish you good health!
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What Causes Elevated GGT Level?

Brief Answer: The normal range of GGT is 0 to 51 international u Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! The normal range of GGT is 0 to 51 international units per liter (IU/L). Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels are slightly increased in your case . GGT elevates in certain conditions apart from alcohol intake like cholestasis which is obstruction in the flow of bile (may be due to gall stones or some other reasons), some liver diseases and with certain drug intake. I suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist to exclude all the possibilities by undergoing physical examination and more investigations like ultrasound etc. I want to reassure again that this won't be a life threatening issue as you are thinking, if appropriate consultation with Gastroenterologist is done. Hope I have answered your query. Wish you good health!