High GGT Level after 2 years abstinence. Worried sick!

Hello Everyone,

I quit heavy drinking exactly 2 years ago. My ALT and AST level came down to normal levels. My GGT was 140 it went down to 75 after 18 months and I just had my new test done and my GGT level went back up to 144. I haven't had a drink in 2 years today which is the anniversary. I'm scared to death. Dr wants to order ultrasound. Can anyone tell me why my GGT is going up and down after abstinence? Is that a sure sign I have Cirrhosis? I don't have any symptoms.

[Hidden]

Good morning. Alcohol is certainly not the only reason for a GGT to be elevated. An ultrasound is always useful as a check on your liver and I am sure your GP will want to recheck your blood tests as well to see what the trend is.

[patrick00032001 in reply to Hidden]

Insulin Resistance can also cause an elevated GGT, might not be a bad idea to have your doctor test your fasting glucose and insulin levels,

[Rocky451]

From what I have read GGT is pretty non-specific. Often used to understand ALT issues and others.

I’d see the doc and let them look into other related matters.