Dennis M. asked
I am a 41-year-old male diagnosed with NAFLD. I drink alcohol from Thursday to Sunday, averaging 40-50 drinks per week. I plan to take 32 days off alcohol starting on February 13th and have added NAC and milk thistle to my supplements. My AST was 38 and ALT was 64 in September 2022. I had an ultrasound showing no cirrhosis detected. My main questions are: 1. Will my AST and ALT levels have risen substantially since September 2022? 2. What are the chances of developing cirrhosis from September 2022 to now? 3. Will 32 days off alcohol clear up my condition? 4. How long does it typically take to develop cirrhosis with my diagnosis of NAFLD?
September 5th, 2023
Amy S. answered
Your AST and ALT levels may have risen slightly since September 2022, but significant changes typica...
September 5th, 2023
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