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Fatty liver
Ggt was 150 and doctor prescribed ultrasound and fibroscan .. is there anything to worry about ? How many chances of cirrhosis is there
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Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla
Gastroenterologist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Elevated GGT (150) - indicates liver stress
Ultrasound showing enlarged liver with coarse texture
Grade 1 prostatomegaly (enlarged prostate) - likely age-related
Possible Causes
Metabolic Factors
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Diabetes
Obesity
Dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol/triglycerides)
Other Important Causes
Viral hepatitis (B and C)
Alcoholic liver disease
Autoimmune liver conditions
Next Steps
Blood Tests
Complete liver function tests (AST, ALT, ALP, Bilirubin)
Viral markers (HBsAg, Anti-HCV)
Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c
Lipid profile
Complete blood count
Additional Evaluation
Blood pressure measurement
BMI calculation
Detailed alcohol consumption history
Fibroscan (if available) to assess liver stiffness
Health Tips
Shedule an appointment with gastroenterologist/hepatologist for further evaluation
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