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Is Stopping Alcohol Consumption The Only Way To Lower Enzyme Level Which Is 50?

Doc. I have known that I have hcv(hep C) FOR AT LEASE 10YEARS AND i HAVE CONTINUE TO DRINK OFF AND ON SINCE THEN nOW i AM AFFRAID. mY Doctor told me my enz leve is 50 whichis very high. would stop drinking make my lever go down I know it is the best thing to do but I can,t help but wonder if it would help me at this point
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Stopping alcohol has a dramatic effect in decreasing the raised liver enzymes.So you can do it.If you have a problem in stopping alcohol you can consult a councelling centre and get one.that will help you
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Is Stopping Alcohol Consumption The Only Way To Lower Enzyme Level Which Is 50?

Hi Stopping alcohol has a dramatic effect in decreasing the raised liver enzymes.So you can do it.If you have a problem in stopping alcohol you can consult a councelling centre and get one.that will help you thanks