How dangerous is non-alcoholic fatty liver?
Early-stage NAFLD does not usually cause any harm, but it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis if it gets worse.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
When people fail a blood test then they normally repeat it to know the accurate results.
Last updated on 08 Aug 2023
A gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) test measures the amount of GGT in the blood. GGT is an enzyme found throughout the body, but it is mostly found in the liver. When the liver is damaged, GGT may leak into the bloodstream. High levels of GGT in the blood may be a sign of liver disease or damage.
It is not only high but also alarming. You are recommended to consult with a hepatologist at the earliest.
Changes in value of certain serum liver function tests occur during normal pregnancy and an understanding of these physiological changes is necessary for the management of liver diseases. Because of the phenomenon of hemodilution, the albumin level decreases as early as the first trimester.
The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile. This helps carry away waste products from the liver.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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