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Old 07-05-2009, 11:56 AM
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rhnorment
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The good is that you only have a "fatty liver." This is the first stage of alcoholic liver disease and the liver will usually heal itself to function 100% normally if you abstain from alcohol (assuming there are not other problems with your liver, e.g., too much Tylenol).

I had "alcoholic hepatitis," the second phase of alcoholic liver disease, and my enzymes were over 700. But when I abstained, the enzyme count went back to normal, but I still have a fatty liver. It will take a bit more time for the fat to completely leave my liver. Jaundice, which causes yellow eyes and skin, is a symptom at this stage.

Statistically, only 15% of alcoholics ever get to the final stage, cirrhosis, which is good news. My grandfather died of it and it was painful to watch and I know painful for him to live with for 5 years.
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