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What Does Fatty Liver Mean?
I am 33 years old and have drank for about 15 years alot i went to the doctor 2 weeks ago for a bllod test and had already been drinking my ast was 98 and alt was 155 so they had me quit drinking and retest i havnt had a beer in 7 days and retested today now my ast is 85 and my alt is 198 going to see my gi doctor wendsday but im done drinking will this clear up as long as i dont drink and what could it mean i was diagnosed with fatty liver 3 years ago thanks alot for your help.....
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Drinking alcohol puts a burden on liver and it converts it into fats. When production exceeds demand then it gets deposited in liver and it is called fatty liver. Needs clinical correlation and a consult to gastroenterologist
good luck
Drinking alcohol puts a burden on liver and it converts it into fats. When production exceeds demand then it gets deposited in liver and it is called fatty liver. Needs clinical correlation and a consult to gastroenterologist
good luck
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