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Is Liver Damage Reversible?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Question: now that my liver numbers have returned to normal and I will not take xanax. Is it
ok to resume drinking alcohol on a small social level. Thank you,XXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is better that you avoid

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
Damage to liver is irreversible
Chronic insult will end up in cirrhosis
Usually the liver function returns normal in Initial phases due to compensation
So it is better you avoid the same
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
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Is Liver Damage Reversible?

Brief Answer: It is better that you avoid Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in Damage to liver is irreversible Chronic insult will end up in cirrhosis Usually the liver function returns normal in Initial phases due to compensation So it is better you avoid the same Hope this helps Do write back in case of concern