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What is the meaning of a low GGT level?

What is the meaning of a low GGT level?

Low GTT levels and intrahepatic cholestasis is a rare liver disease that usually shows up in children. It happens when a fluid that delivers nutrients and carries away wastes doesn't flow properly through the liver.

Last updated on 09 Aug 2023

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What does High ALT and extremely high GGT mean?

High levels of liver enzymes GGT, ALT, and AST are predictive of disease and all cause mortality and can reflect liver injury, fatty liver, and/or oxidative stress.

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What is a chronic disease of the liver?

Cirrhosis is a long-term (chronic) liver disease. The most common causes are hepatitis and other viruses, and alcohol abuse. If you suspect having liver cirrhosis then you are recommended to get tested and consult with a hepatologist at the earliest.

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What does a GGT blood test show?

A gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) test measures the amount of GGT in the blood. GGT is an enzyme found throughout the body, but it is mostly found in the liver. When the liver is damaged, GGT may leak into the bloodstream. High levels of GGT in the blood may be a sign of liver disease or damage.

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What simple things can I do to keep my liver healthy?

Avoid high calorie-meals, saturated fat, refined carbohydrates (such as white bread, white rice and regular pasta) and sugars.

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How are the numerous enzymes in the liver produced?

Liver enzymes are essential for the healthy functioning of the body. Two of the common ones are known as "AST" and "ALT." If the liver is damaged, AST and ALT pass into the bloodstream.

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