United Kingdom
A 56-year-old female asked:

Can a liver repair itself after abuse by alcohol?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
That depends largely: on the type and amount of damage to the liver. Your doctor will be in the best position to determine how much your liver can repair.
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