Is a gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) level of 105 serious, and how is it treated?
Mar 28, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
A gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) level of 105 U/L may be serious. Treatment can be carried out according to medical advice using medications or artificial interventions. The normal range for GGT in men is 11–50 U/L and in women is 7–32 U/L; therefore, a value of 105 U/L is considered significantly elevated. Elevated GGT levels may be caused by drug-induced liver injury.
Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) at 105 U/L may be serious, and treatment with medication or medical intervention should be carried out under medical guidance.
1. Severe
The normal range for GGT is 11–50 U/L in males and 7–32 U/L in females. Therefore, a level of 105 U/L is considered significantly elevated. High GGT levels may result from drug-induced liver injury, such as prolonged use of phenobarbital, oral contraceptives, antipyrine, or phenytoin. In such cases, artificial liver support therapy may be administered under a physician's supervision.
2. Not severe
If the elevation is due to excessive alcohol consumption causing alcoholic liver disease, it is generally not considered severe. Treatment may include medications such as metadoxine tablets or polyene phosphatidylcholine capsules, taken as directed by a doctor.
When GGT levels are elevated, alcohol should be avoided completely to prevent further liver damage and worsening of the condition.
