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Does damage to the liver permanently reduce liver function?
Althealasha
Only if the damage is continuous and ongoing. If it isn't, then no, the liver is one of the few amazing parts of our bodies that can regenerate. It can heal if given the proper amount of time to do so.
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Alcohol does not impair the primary function of the liver?
Alcohol can severley damage the primary function of the liver. (it can damage the whole liver overtime).
Is liver cirrhosis and liver abscess the same?
No. Cirrhosis is a degeneration of cells, leading to impaired liver function and liver damage. Where as a liver abscess is an accumulation of pus.
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.
Can a liver function test detect alcohol?
Liver function tests do not directly identify the presence of alcohol in the body. Instead, this type of test checks for damage that can occur to the liver from chronic alcohol overuse.
Effects to the body from alcoholism?
Severe brain damage, chronic and progressive liver disease leading to breakdown in liver function and death.
Can you get better from cirrhosis of the liver and live 10 years plus?
Cirrhosis of the liver involves irreversible damage. The only treatment is abstaining from alcohol, and supporting liver function by not stressing it in other ways. It is possible to live for long periods with liver damage, provided that it is not too far advanced.
Can hepatitis cause liver damage if not treated?
Yes. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and causes liver cell damage and destruction. If left untreated hepatitis will continue to damage the liver and can result in liver cancer, liver failure, and permanent liver damage called cirrhosis.
What does liquor do to a transplanted liver?
If the transplanted liver's function is exactly the same as a normal liver (i.e it's fully working), then some alcohol drunk infrequently won't do any harm (1-3 units). But a transplanted liver does damage more easily and may take slighly longer to filter out alcohol than a normal liver. And if your liver function is not fine (transplanted liver or not) , you should not be drinking .
What are the appropriate herbs for liver damage?
what are appropriate herbs for liver damage
SGPT of liver?
A serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase or SGPT of the liver tests for function of that organ. It checks for possible damage from injury or lifestyle choices such as drug or alcohol use.
How long does it take for normal liver function to return after a month of heavy drinking alcohol?
The liver functions normally while a person is drinking. It is the liver that primarily metabolizes the alcohol being consumed.Another Answer:The liver is stressed while metabolizing alcohol. Alcohol (ab)use is one of the primary causes of liver failure.
Can phentermine damage your liver?
We find no reference to liver (hepatic) damage in the literature.
