How long does it take for a body to repair itself from liver problems?
The liver is possibly the toughest organ in the body, but also one of the most abused. Recovery from liver problems can take only a few weeks, but people often neglect to allow the liver to heal properly during this time.ConsiderationsThe human liver has the unique characteristic of being able to rebuild itself. However, there are certain limits to this self-repair mechanism and how fast healing occurs depends on the amount of damage and a person’s body chemistry.Time FrameThe liver can completely heal from certain types of damage, such as a medication overdose, within a month. Chronic problems, such as cirrhosis, can take years to heal, if at all, according to the American Liver Foundation.ConsiderationsIn order to completely heal, the liver needs a healthy environment free from the problem(s) that caused the damage. Continued abuse of the liver (such as alcohol consumption) leads to scar tissue, which prevents a proper liver recovery, says the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
