Prognosis and Duration of disabling effects

Early identification of a drug as the cause of liver disease and its removal often leads to recovery from the liver damage with a good prognosis. Resolution of symptoms and jaundice takes place over weeks or months although sometimes it can take up to two years.

Acute toxicity with fulminant hepatic failure can be fatal. However in those who respond to treatment, the liver is often able to recover fully with no adverse long-term effects.

Individuals who develop chronic hepatitis due to drug damage may have a variety of more serious outcomes that become apparent over some years. These include the development of cirrhosis and progressive liver failure.

If evidence shows that the customer has liver failure, which may have resulted from drug - induced liver disease then go to Liver Failure guidance.

If evidence shows that the customer has cirrhosis, which may have resulted from drug - induced liver disease then go to Cirrhosis guidance.

All information must be taken into account when considering the duration of disabling effects and the duration of disabling effects must be based on the particular circumstances of the individual claimant.