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What does High ALT and extremely high GGT mean?
What does High ALT and extremely high GGT mean?
What does High ALT and extremely high GGT mean?
High levels of liver enzymes GGT, ALT, and AST are predictive of disease and all cause mortality and can reflect liver injury, fatty liver, and/or oxidative stress.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
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How are the numerous enzymes in the liver produced?
Liver enzymes are essential for the healthy functioning of the body. Two of the common ones are known as "AST" and "ALT." If the liver is damaged, AST and ALT pass into the bloodstream.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
What is the meaning of a low GGT level?
Low GTT levels and intrahepatic cholestasis is a rare liver disease that usually shows up in children. It happens when a fluid that delivers nutrients and carries away wastes doesn't flow properly through the liver.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
Why does pyruvate turn into lactate?
Pyruvate is converted into lactic acid in anaerobic respiration (without the use of oxygen) where an NADH donates the H+ to pyruvate to produce lactic acid.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
Can someone with cirrhosis have no symptoms at all?
No, cirrhosis has prominent symptoms.
Last updated on 09 Aug 2023
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