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I Had Been Taking Tramadol For My Head Flu. I Need To Get My Ggt Levels Down Can You Tell Me How ?

Hi i ve had 2 blood tests done my first ggt results came back 68 which was high i had been taking Tramadol for my head flu the doctor gave me another test and the results came down to 66 which is still high he has given me one more test to do but i am scared to have it just in case it is still high i need to get my ggt levels down can you tell me how i can get it down some more please Thank you
Thu, 17 Feb 2011
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Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic.com

Increased levels of GGT levels may indicate in general that the liver is being damaged but does not specifically point to a condition that may be causing the injury. While elevated GGT levels may be caused by liver disease, they may also be caused by alcohol consumption and/or other conditions, such as congestive heart failure.


Other liver tests such as ALT, AST, ALP, and bilirubin are to be analysed to know the reason.

Regards Dr. Jagdish

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I Had Been Taking Tramadol For My Head Flu. I Need To Get My Ggt Levels Down Can You Tell Me How ?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic.com Increased levels of GGT levels may indicate in general that the liver is being damaged but does not specifically point to a condition that may be causing the injury. While elevated GGT levels may be caused by liver disease, they may also be caused by alcohol consumption and/or other conditions, such as congestive heart failure. Other liver tests such as ALT, AST, ALP, and bilirubin are to be analysed to know the reason. Regards Dr. Jagdish