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How likely is fatty liver from obesity to turn into cirrhosis.. i am dieting and losing weight 47lbs since march?
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Recovery works: Consider attending a meeting of overeaters anonymous to maintain your progress.
Answered 9/7/2019
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Likely: The progression from fatty liver to steatohepatitis to cirrhosis can be be reversed with weight loss. Depending on how overweight you are bariatric surgery may be able to offer a higher success rate than diet and exercise.
Answered 2/3/2015
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