How long after stopping alcohol does MCV reduce?
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Chronic, excessive alcohol consumption can have a direct toxic effect on bone marrow, causing an increase in the size of red blood cells, which is measured as Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV). After a person stops drinking, MCV levels can take several months to return to the normal range. The precise timeline is influenced by individual factors, including the duration and severity of drinking, as well as nutritional status.
