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What is the most common cause of failure of the liver?
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Alcohol: By far, alcohol i the most common cause of liver failure.
Answered 12/30/2011
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Tyelenol: Acute liver failure, also known as fulminant hepatic failure, can occur even if you don't have a preexisting liVER DISEASE, the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States is acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose.
Answered 11/10/2018
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