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8 months after being hospitalised with severe alcoholic hepatitis, my blood tests have normalised, ct scan back then normal & recent fibrosis scan within normal range. is it safe to drink again just sensibly & moderately on occasions? thanks.
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Not a good choice: It sounds like your liver has recovered from a very serious event. Alcoholic hepatitis severe enough to require hospitalization means that your liver is prone to injury by alcohol (some are more prone than others; you got the short straw). The statistics on people who have problem drinking being able to safely resume "drink again just sensibly and moderately on occasions" are poor. Keep it safe
Answered 11/9/2019
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