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Causes. symptoms of liver failure. how long until treatment is effective. what treatment is recommended?
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Liver failure: Is always a life threatening situation and causes can be anywhere from drug and alcohol toxicity or infections to cancers and genetic conditions. Short of transplant and not being able to find its cause, treatment is supportive only. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
Answered 3/22/2020
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