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liver (GGT) test as it relates to hip replacements

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pam97439
pam97439

My liver test (GGT) ? is479/U/L and regular is 7 - 50/UL and they're saying I can never get my hips replaced???

 

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  • jen86183
    jen86183 pam97439

    Posted

    Hello pam,

    So what does this mean? Is it a fatty liver, were you told the reason you cannot have a thr?

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK pam97439

    Posted

    I have never come across this one, they should tell you why this won't allow you to have new hips - probably due to bone problems?

    I have to undergo extra blood tests as my liver isn't producing enough Factor 7 clotting from vitamin K.

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy pam97439

    Posted

    That is a high GGT level. Why were you tested? Have they diagnosed any liver disease? It is possible to have hip replacement with a high GGT but you will probably find that most surgeons will not be too keen, as it can exacerbate the liver problem. 
  • helen40134
    helen40134 pam97439

    Posted

    Have not heard of this.  Is this the result of a blood test ?
  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo pam97439

    Posted

    So what other part of the LFT test were raised and actually I broke my hip and my GGT was in the 1200 range, arthritis can raise it so could alcohol in the previous 2/3 days prior to test
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