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Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I had a blood test with Glutamyl transferase results: 50.91, AST: 17.28, ALT: 15.22, do you have liver problems? Thank you doctor.
Luong Boi Ngoc (1986)
Reply
Hello,
To the question “Glutamyl transferase: 50.91, AST: 17.28, ALT: 15.22, do you have liver problems?” , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
The reference indexes with the tests you asked are as follows:
- ALT: Female < 35 U/L
- AST: Female < 35 U/L
- GGT (γ- glutamyl transpeptidase): Female (γ-glutamyl transpeptidase): < 38 U/L
So your blood AST and ALT levels are in the normal range, GGT levels are slightly increased. GGT may increase due to the influence of external factors such as using drugs such as Phenytoin, Phenobarbital.. within 24 hours; Using alcohol, beer, tobacco or stimulants even a small amount within 24 hours will have a pretty serious effect on the results.
GGT may increase in the following cases: The patient has a habit of using alcohol for a long time; Unscientific diet makes the liver work hard such as eating a lot of fat, greasy food, eating less fiber and fruits; Overwork, prolonged stress; Have liver diseases such as hepatitis A, B, C, D, E; Patients with cirrhosis have liver tumors; Abuse of stimulants, diabetes, pancreatitis, fatty liver.
You should use methods to bring this index to a safe level, or prevent an increase in GGT by the following ways: Avoid using beer and alcohol for a long time; Add a variety of foods that are good for the liver such as: garlic, olive oil, green tea, grapefruit, walnuts, apples, turmeric, lemon, avocado, broccoli, ... avoid eating foods rich in nutrients Fat, canned food, sugar, salt,... Have a reasonable rest, avoid overwork affecting the liver. Drink enough 1.5 - 2 liters of water per day to help the liver eliminate all toxins from the body. Eat clean, hygienic, food of clear origin. Absolutely do not arbitrarily use drugs that affect the liver, drugs of unknown origin will also cause damage to your liver.
After 1 month of compliance, you should get tested again, if the GGT result is still at an increased level, you should see a hepatobiliary specialist for a reasonable examination and treatment regimen.
If you still have questions about liver problems, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Do Thi Hoang Ha - Biochemistry - Laboratory Department - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
