Gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) elevation indicates that stem cells have been damaged, and liver function has also been affected. There are many reasons for the increase in GGT, including internal medicine and surgical factors. Internal medicine factors generally refer to viral hepatitis such as alcoholic liver disease and fatty liver disease. Surgical factors mainly refer to various types of intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct stones or benign and malignant liver tumors.
1. High GGT levels indicate a very serious disease in the body, such as liver disease, biliary obstructive diseases, etc. At this time, further examinations should be conducted based on other symptoms. After the diagnosis is confirmed, targeted treatment methods should be adopted.
2. If GGT elevation is caused by viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc., the condition is often in an active phase, and antiviral and liver protection treatment should be performed under the guidance of a doctor. Patients with alcoholic liver disease and fatty liver disease who have elevated GGT must abstain from alcohol and smoking, and also pay attention to proper dietary measures.
3. Those with high GGT should rest adequately, avoid overexertion, maintain sufficient sleep, maintain a pleasant mood, and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to increase vitamin C intake. Avoid or minimize the consumption of fried, pickled, spicy, and overly greasy foods. Focus on a light diet and avoid smoking and drinking to reduce liver burden.
