Triglycerides 7.60mmol/L, GGt 345 and high Cholesterol

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Grace that I found this website with its caring members.

I'm new. Male 43.

As well as the alarming blood test results in Subject line, I also have high blood pressure.

Bilirubin is normal.

ALT and ALP normal

AST slightly high – 37 U/L

I await results from a recent ultra sound of liver and gall bladder.

I'm also concerned about my the prescribed drugs, used for a long time, including Zopiclone nightly for over two years.

Medications: Bisoprolol 5mg, Zoplicone 7.5mg, Irbesartan 300mg, Venlafaxine 187.5mg, Rosuvastatin 10mg.

Questions:

1. I'd so appreciate the views of others here, on all or anything.

2. Could the drugs contribute to the elevated blood test readings?

3. What type of doctor should I see for a full investigation of my health and possible medication interactions? I am not confident with the care of my GP.

I am in Canda, but would travel to a doctor or clinic where I could receive an overview of my health, my medications and advice.

I do drink alcohol, nightly. Sometimes moderate intake, sometimes heavy eg. seven beers.

Thank you very much for any guidance you may offer me.

[AyrshireK]

Hello and welcome aboard, you'll probably find that one of the admin jump on your post as members are asked not to post blood results - owing to differences in hospital ranges for normal results and none of us being qualified to interpret results and offer an opinion. I note you have already had an ultrasound scan for which you are awaiting results and it would be best to see what the results of that are before taking the next step which IF any abnormalities are found in your liver you will want to ask for referral to a liver specialist / hepatologist for further investigation.

Whilst you are having some abnormal liver results it would be sensible to limit your alcohol consumption - your liver will thank you for it and it may even help to normalise your figures. Alcohol in any quantity is a poison which your liver has to try and cope with and if your liver is in any way struggling you are giving it further work to do which it might begin to struggle with.

Hope that helps a bit. Have a look at the BLT page on looking after your liver for further guidance. britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...

Katie

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I completely understand why blood test result are not to be posted here. Thank you AyrshireK for your response.

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Hi

I agree with everything Katie has said. Katie always gives fantastic information and her knowledge is brilliant. Take care

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Thanks, Lynne.