Is it dangerous to have GGT level of 160?
Patient: I have raised levels of ggt of 160 my doctor tells me it has been raised for over 2 years, I drink very little alcohol and have a connective tissue disorder I take paracodine medication 45/500 mgs 4 times a day is this a dangerous level? my doctors says it is a 'fatty liver' and need to lose weight I an 54 years of age, female and weigh 10 stone Doctor: HelloHigh GGT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.It is important to know other parameters like SGPT,bilirubin,alkaline phosphatase level.You may need few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,complete liver function test,ultrasound of abdomen.You should avoid alcohol completely.I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.You may need to take few more medicines after full investigations.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan