Raised Ggt Liver Enzymes

[mummabear11x]

Hello everyone,

I have had massive health anxiety since having my little babies. I recently went for reassurance because I kept getting pains lower down despite my physio telling me it was from my diastasis recti that I didn't know about. Anyways... Dr was nice and thorough and did some blood tests to reassure me I didn't have OC my ca125 was fine however my liver enzymes were not 😭

I have been told for years that they are slightly elevated but no one has ever said to do anything or followed it up just said it's likely because I am overweight.
This time has said he wants to retest in 6 weeks, it's been 3 days and I cant sleep and I'm scared to eat anything other than blooming beetroot more or less.

My Alt was 37 (should have been below 35) and my GGT was 65, should have been below 45 😢. I'm now scared to death that I have cirrhosis of the liver because it's been left so long. I don't want to wait another 6 weeks because I know it's caused by my terrible diet.
I don't drink alcohol. This is a massive wake up call and I know if I'm lucky enough to not have caused to much damage I can reverse it but I'm now fearing the worst.

Has anyone ever managed to lower there GTT in 6 weeks through diet? I just feel like I am wasting 6 weeks when I know deep down what the cause is but I don't want to keep wasting my Dr's time if I'm being unreasonable and just need to wait.

I had my little girl 20 months ago and nothing came back with any of my bloods then, does anyone know if they do liver function tests with the pregnancy bloods?

I developed a cold 4 days after my blood test, which has now turned into covid and I am praying that somehow the virus starts playing up my insides before I get symptoms but I really am clinging on to every little hope.

I know I am anxious and he would probably suggest medication which I absolutely will not take whilst I'm like this in case it affects my liver 💔

I dont know about ggt

But my alt has been 45 before

Was much higher when i had an infection too

You could have fatty liver

Have u asked for a fib4 test
Or fibro scan ?

1 in 3 people have fatty liver
They dont always have scaring or fluid or cirrhosis

Ask your gp for a liver function test next week ?

The alt is the only 1 really linked to the function

Your levels are not that high so it would be good to wait for a repeat test. Just try to improve your diet. If you are worried call the British Liver Trust as they have a really useful helpline.

There are many stages and pre stages for cirrhosis and you would need a fibroscan to determine severity. Try not to worry, the liver is amazing and can recover if you just take care of your diet.

The brirish liver trust are ace

*British

Your levels are not concerningly high at all. The GGT is probably from your gall bladder or gallstones. My readings are higher than yours, but I have gall bladder issues. No symptoms so they will not do anything until I do. I think you will be absolutely fine. I found out through routine bloods and a follow up abdominal scan. No treatment needed for now.

But if you have health anxiety, I realise that little I say will ease your fears. Just try a diet suited to gall bladder problems for a while and see if the retest shows a reduction in the enzymes.

Best of luck.

Aww I wish it would be my gallbladder but I had it removed many years ago 😢.
I hope they are not concerning numbers, there's not alot on Google about what numbers are very seriously concerning X x

Hello,

I just wanted to update anyone reading this in an anxiety pickle like I was. I hope it reassures someone ❤️

The loveliest doctor called me back today and explained things properly, unbeknown to me I was diagnosed with non alcohol fatty liver disease during a scan 4 years ago (I was a bit cross no one took the time to explain this to me).

He advised that I have had raised enzymes since 2010, these levels have never progressed and have actually come down.

I told him my fears of having cirrhosis of the liver from not knowing. He told me that I do not meet the criteria for a fibroscan and he would only get a little bit more interested if they were x 3 the usual limit.

He also told me not to bother having them repeated in 6 weeks because it's unlikely they will have changed and will only restart my worries again but to go live my life and have an annual lft just to ensure no progression.

This has been a huge wake up call for me and I will be trying my hardest to live a more healthy lifestyle for my little liver!
I have read so much about it being reversible so will be trying my hardest to make it better

x

Lovely post