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This is a discussion on MedHelp about high level of gamma gt. Community members of MedHelp provide help, support, guidance and discussion around the topic of high level of gamma gt ... Would increase can lead to liver damage and why i got high level of gamma gt when i live a healthy lifestyle?
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- Common causes of high gamma GT levels include: ... - This level increases in liver disease and in anemia (low numbers of red blood cells (RBC’s). The elevation of this level is caused by RBC’s being destroyed faster than they should (a process known as hemolysis).
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Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT or 'Gamma GT'). This is another enzyme that occurs in liver cells. A high level of this enzyme is particularly associated with heavy alcohol drinking. (The liver breaks down and clears alcohol from the body and this enzyme is involved in the process.)
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The difference is, I do drink - bur im almost certain my drinking habits would nto justify this high level of Gamma GT. I tend to drink around once a week (not this week due to this result) and I do get quite drunk.
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A very high level usually indicates impaired kidney function ... Too high a level can lead to excess uric acid being deposited as crystals in the tissues of the body, When this occurs in joints, it causes the painful condition gout. More rarely, deposition in the kidneys can cause ... Gamma GT (Gamma Glutamyl Transferase)
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As the LFT is really only showing the level of enzymes present in the blood stream it is only showing that some damaging is occurring but does not give an indication of the extent. ... GGT - (gamma glutamyl transpeptidase) is often elevated in those who use alcohol or other liver toxic substances to excess.
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Gamma-GT; GGTP; GGT ... GGT participates in the transfer of amino acids across the cell membrane, and in glutathione (an anti-oxidant) metabolism. High concentrations of GGT are found in the liver, bile ducts, and the kidney.
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Gamma GT, SGOT, SGPT, and LDH are liver enzymes. Elevation of these tests is most common in liver disease, but may also rise from injuries, ... Low levels of p24 antibodies are associated with HIV disease progression. A low p24 antibody level with high neopterin level and thrush is a sign of rapid HIV disease progression.
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Medical Encyclopdia article about Gamma-GT ... A Medical Article provided by The University of Maryland Medical System ... A resource with information on over 10,000 medical topics including: Gamma-GT...
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