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Will you still have enlarged blood cells even after you quit drinking?

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Depends: If the large cells, macrocytosis, is due to alcohol use, it would disappear in 2-3 months. If there are other causes, e.g., folate (folic acid) deficiency, that would need to be corrected.

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Answered 11/27/2012

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