If someone has 5% liver function due to alcohol abuse can their liver recover?

Published February 13, 2011

Question by TinyTreasures: If someone has 5% liver function due to alcohol abuse can their liver recover?
…if they quit alcohol altogether.
That is what I thought…but the Drs are telling her that if she quits alcohol and takes the medication she can be recovered within 6-12 months. Does this make sense? They had to pump 7 lbs of bile from her because she was so bloated.

Best answer:

Answer by Niki
no, it completely damages the cells

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