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What causes an liver nflammtion?
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Many things ...: There are many causes of liver inflammation - hepatitis viruses, fatty liver, alcohol, genetic diseases, autoimmune diseases - to name some of them. If your liver enzymes are elevated, the cause should be determined. Longstanding liver injury can sometimes lead to cirrhosis.
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