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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Long Does Fatty Liver Take To Heal?

I have been drinking a pint of rum nearly every day for the last 30 years. I quit cold turkey 3 weeks ago today. I have had no bad symtoms, like shakes or cravings or really anything other then a dull insignificant pain under my right rib. It comes and goes but is not a stabbing pain. I feel much better since I stopped. I m a little tired but my energy level seems to be coming back. I am also diabetic and take metphormin and glipicide as well as gabapentin and benezapril and provastatin. My question is how long does the liver take to get better !? I am never going to drink again. Also don t suggest AA Tried it and did NOT like it. I have stopped because I just didn t want to drink anymore! So when will my liver be better again!
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Hello
I share your concern
Low grade Fatty liver is a reversible condition which can be reversed with complete abstinence of alcohol and life style modifications and it may take months to years to heal completely.

Here I would like further details for proper assessment of the condition like
what grade of fatty liver you have, if possible upload me the ultrasound report
Your height and weight or other relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic disease
Please follow these guidelines
Complete abstinence of alcohol is required
Avoid catty and fried or junk food
Exercise regularly especially yoga and abdominal exercises
Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
Multivitamin supplements are advisable.

Please write back to me if you have any more doubts or wants to discuss further
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How Long Does Fatty Liver Take To Heal?

Hello I share your concern Low grade Fatty liver is a reversible condition which can be reversed with complete abstinence of alcohol and life style modifications and it may take months to years to heal completely. Here I would like further details for proper assessment of the condition like what grade of fatty liver you have, if possible upload me the ultrasound report Your height and weight or other relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic disease Please follow these guidelines Complete abstinence of alcohol is required Avoid catty and fried or junk food Exercise regularly especially yoga and abdominal exercises Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables Multivitamin supplements are advisable. Please write back to me if you have any more doubts or wants to discuss further