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A Female that has been drinking for over twenty years. Does her liver start to heal itself once she stops drinking?
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∙ 14y ago
Sulphasalazine, an inexpensive drug used for Arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, can reverse the scarring associated with cirrhosis of the liver, according to scientists at the University of Newcastle in the UK.
no, you will have to get an operation to get a replacement
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe question is too broad. There are many liver diseases, many unrelated to alcohol. The liver has some capacity to repair itself. Stopping drinking will always be helpful.
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∙ 14y agoThe liver is capable of making some repairs to itself, depending on the amount and kind of damage. There are no guarantees.
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∙ 8y agoIt can, but depends on degree of damage. The liver is very good at regrowing.
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How long does it take for the liver to heal itself from alcohol?
Depends on how long and how much you have been drinking.
Why are my Eye's yellowish in the white portion or pupil after drinking for the last twenty years What is this called?
It is called jaundice, and is an indication of advanced liver disease. If you do not stop drinking, it will kill you.
Can drinking alcohol while taking prednizone affect liver function?
Alcohol affects liver function all by itself. Prednisone and alcohol can cause liver and pancreatic damage, as can prednisone alone.
How long after stop drinking beer before liver is clean?
The liver may repair itself to a degree, but it will probably never be "normal" again, especially if cirrhosis has already started.
Is the male liver bigger than a female liver?
No, the female liver is larger.
How long drinking does the liver get damaged?
Abusive drinking for a period of decades can cause liver damage.
Do you think there is a direct correlation between quitting and health?
There is definitely a correlation between quitting drinking, and seeing your health improve. Drinking alcohol can damage your liver, which can naturally repair itself if given time. Excessive drinking can damage your liver to such a extent that this is no longer possible. Quitting drinking will therefore give you a much better chance of a healthy life.
Alcohol dameges to the liver?
It takes many years of heavy drinking to be a cause of liver damage. On the other hand, drinking in moderation benefits the liver.
What are the affects of drinking?
Drinking affects the brain, kidney, and the liver.
What is the only human organ that regenerates itself?
By Reproduce Im sure you mean Sex Organs. On the male it is the penis, on female its the vagina.
Will drinking a lot of water mess up your liver?
no water will help clean your liver out
Can you still drink while your liver repairs itself?
No, then the liver won't heal. You must stay totally on the wagon for the liver to fully repair itself.
