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My doctor today told me i have chronic liver disease but i have never been an alcoholic why would i have chronic liver disease?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Many causes: There are many causes for chronic liver disease from congenital to infectious ( previous infection with Hep B or C mostly). An increasing cause is the so called non alcoholic fatty liver disease, believed to be related to obesity, diabetes and or thyroid disorder. You may benefit from seeing a gastroenterologist specialization my in liver disease.

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Answered 11/25/2017

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