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How quickly after binge drinking would an ultrasound show changes to the liver?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It may take just a couple months of binge drinking for liver damage (alcoholic liver disease which can be identified by liver ultrasound) rather than years of regular heavy drinking.

Answered 2/10/2022

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