How do doctors test for liver damage?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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First and foremost the doctors recommend liver function tests. If the test results are worrisome then they might recommend you to undergo a CT or MRI.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a IRON SATURATION Test or Take a URINE FOR EOSINOPHIL COUNT Test

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