Liver toxicity can last from a few weeks to a few months or a bit longer.
Your liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate and also repair itself.
However the extent and the speed of repair and recovery of the liver will depend on the cause and the severity of the liver damage.
Mild to moderate liver damage, especially liver damage caused by alcohol or medications can usually be reversed within a few weeks to months by stopping the substance that caused the liver damage and also following a healthier lifestyle.
More serve conditions such as cirrhosis and hepatitis liver damage can take longer and some more severe liver damage may not be fully reversible or reversible at all without a liver transplant or medications.
Liver toxicity which is also known as liver hepatotoxicity, is damage to your liver that is caused by exposure to harmful substances such as toxins, medications and chemicals.
The damage to the liver can impair your liver function and in severe cases it can even lead to complete liver failure.
Your liver's main role in metabolism and detoxification make it a major target for toxicity.
Causes of liver toxicity include medications including over the counter medications such as acetaminophen, antibiotics and even herbal supplements can lead to liver damage.
Exposure to some industrial chemicals, some natural toxins and even excess alcohol consumption can harm the liver and cause liver failure and liver toxicity.
Even some pre existing liver conditions as well as your age, sex and race can also influence your risk of liver toxicity.
Symptoms of liver toxicity include abdominal pain and tenderness, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite, Jaundice, yellowing of your skin and eyes, dark urine and pale stools, fatigue and fatigue, fever and itching.
Diagnoses for liver toxicity include a physical exam to assess for jaundice, abdominal tenderness and other signs as well as blood tests to measure your liver enzymes and assess liver function, imaging tests such as an ultrasound and in some cases a liver biopsy to assess the extent of the liver damage.