Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 5 months ago

Will liver regrow?

I heard somewhere that the liver is the only organ that can actually grow back if part of it is removed. Is this true, or is it just a myth? I'm curious about how our bodies heal.

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Shruti Das Shruti Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Oh god, this question always makes me a little nervous, thinking about all the things that can go wrong. But yes, the liver is amazing, it actually can regenerate. It's one of the few organs that can! So, that's a relief. But we still need to be careful with it, right?

Kiran Singh Kiran Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I'm new to this too. So, if someone has liver damage, does it mean it will definitely grow back to normal, or are there limits to it? Just wondering what the chances are.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, it's true, the liver has incredible power to regenerate. I've tried to help my digestion with some home remedies, and always hear about how resilient the liver is. But for real damage, you definitely need proper medical care, not just ghar ke nuskhe, to support that regrowth process.

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Suresh Menon Suresh Menon Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Absolutely, the liver is quite remarkable in its ability to regenerate. Even if a significant portion is removed or damaged, the remaining healthy tissue can grow back to its original size. However, this capacity is not unlimited, especially with chronic severe damage. Good care is essential.

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