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Does Tylenol Overdose Cause Liver Damage?
Question: how long does it take for liver enzymes to return to normal after a tylenol overdose
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
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After an Acetaminophen overdose ,a liver damage will occur.The levels of liver enzymes in blood will increase 2-4 days after ingestion.
The liver cells will start to regenerate and to heal after the drug is discontinued.
and liver enzymes will return to normal values in 2-3 weeks.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask for every question you might have.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
After an Acetaminophen overdose ,a liver damage will occur.The levels of liver enzymes in blood will increase 2-4 days after ingestion.
The liver cells will start to regenerate and to heal after the drug is discontinued.
and liver enzymes will return to normal values in 2-3 weeks.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask for every question you might have.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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