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.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
No, cirrhosis has prominent symptoms.
If you have acute liver failure, common complications include bacterial and fungal infection and low blood sugar. Swelling of the brain is another side effect of acute liver failure. It is also one of the most serious conditions. One may experience confusion, abdominal swelling, and abnormal bleeding. Consult with a hepatologist at the earliest.
Anything above 30 IU/L could be a sign that your liver is not working the way it should. Several types of liver disease can cause a rise in GGT, including viral hepatitis, obstructive liver disease, like bile duct blockage or damage and even liver cancer
Enzymes are the preferred markers in various disease states such as myocardial infarction, jaundice, pancreatitis, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, etc.
Yes, it can definitely make you feel very sick. As liver enzymes are important to digest food and remove toxins from the body.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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