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Is fatty liver dangerous? how can i get back to normal? previously i don't have fatty liver, but it showed now?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Yes: avoid alcohol, lose weight, do exercise, avoid fatty meals. Liver can go back to normal. If it doesn't you can develop cirrhosis of the liver

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/2/2017

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Had a ct scan .. year and a half ago and liver was ok .. had a recent ct done and it shows enlarged liver 18.5 ..I believe the cause is from my alcohol abuse .. If I stop now will my liver go back to normal size and how long will it take .. I am 73?

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