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Is It Normal To Have GGT Level(liver) Is 242/ U/L ?

Hello,I recently had some lab tests done and my GGT level(liver) is 242/ U/L. I am 27 year old female and do not consume any alcohol. Could this be due to OTC medicines I use for my migraines? I am really concerned. I know its 5 times more than normal range but before I get seen by my physician would like to know if this indicates some major disease
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Thanks for choosing HCM for posting your query,
Well, absolutely there is a five fold rise in the level of GGT.
GGT level is typically raised in liver disease, gall bladder related problems beside a number of other conditions like heart problems.

It indicates the toxic injury to the liver cells due to drugs or alcohol,
since you are not consuming alcohol, apparently the OTC medicines might have caused some sort of liver injury which is reflected in the form of high GGT levels.

Get other liver function tests done, visit your doctor for safe medicines for the treatment of migraine.

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Is It Normal To Have GGT Level(liver) Is 242/ U/L ?

Hi Thanks for choosing HCM for posting your query, Well, absolutely there is a five fold rise in the level of GGT. GGT level is typically raised in liver disease, gall bladder related problems beside a number of other conditions like heart problems. It indicates the toxic injury to the liver cells due to drugs or alcohol, since you are not consuming alcohol, apparently the OTC medicines might have caused some sort of liver injury which is reflected in the form of high GGT levels. Get other liver function tests done, visit your doctor for safe medicines for the treatment of migraine. if convinced give your valuable feed back.