What does a GGT blood test show?

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.

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How do I know what stage my fatty liver is?

One can know the stage of fatty liver by doing a CT scan

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Can someone with cirrhosis have no symptoms at all?

No, cirrhosis has prominent symptoms.

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What is the meaning of echotexture in liver?

You are highly recommended to ask your doctor. However, most of the times it means that the ultrasound showed more light-colored tissue in your liver than normal. The presence of this light-colored tissue can often be a sign of a fatty liver.

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Who has fatty liver disease?

People tend to develop fatty liver if they have certain other conditions, such as obesity, diabetes or high triglycerides. In addition, alcohol abuse, rapid weight loss and malnutrition may also lead to fatty liver. However, some people develop fatty liver even if they have none of these conditions.

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How to interpret liver function tests

If ALT, bilirubin, and ALP are also elevated, it may indicate liver damage.

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