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Give me a hint. what kind of hassle am i facing if doc suspects chronic liver disease? what is required to diagnose?

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Dr. Omega Edwards answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Depends: Your doctor will choose a diagnostic test based upon what he or she thinks the diagnosis is. For example, if they suspect viral hepatitis, a simple blood test will suffice. Sometimes a needle biopsy may be needed. Ouch!

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Answered 11/20/2014

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