What does it mean if globulin levels are low?
Disease description:
A friend mentioned during a health checkup that their globulin level was low. What does it mean when globulin is low?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Low globulin levels are caused by low immune function, long-term malnutrition, or liver disease. First, impaired immune function can lead to decreased globulin levels; second, the use of immunosuppressive drugs can also result in low globulin. If low globulin is due to liver problems, lower globulin levels indicate more severe liver inflammation. Additionally, if patients suffer from other gastrointestinal diseases or tumors leading to severe malnutrition, this can also cause reduced globulin levels.
