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A member asked:

I am completely clueless when it comes to the liver. does it become damaged each time you have a night of drinking?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Even binge: Drinking can cause fatty liver.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2014

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