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Is liver damage due to alcohol consumption reversible?

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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia answered

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Yes, but...: Only to a certain point...Since it appears that cirrhosis, once established is irreversible...Though progression can be halted.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/5/2020

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