How to know if you have an enlarged liver
Signs and symptoms of an enlarged liver usually indicate an inflammation and swelling in the liver as a result of one of several possible the development of liver disorders. Anyone with signs and symptoms of an enlarged liver Seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Often, the signs of time and symptoms of an enlarged liver appear measurable liver damage, possibly has already occurred. If the problem is reduced or stopped, it is possible that sooner or later lead to liver failure. Once liver failure has occurred, the only way to survive is to get a liver transplant.
Medical professionals call an enlarged liver hepatomegaly.
Enlargement of the liver should not be considered a disease. It is, however, a clear sign that there is a problem of some sort with liver function.
No early signs of hepatomegaly. But if the problem is not isolated and treated, the liver, eventually become so large that the following start occur.
abdominal pain and discomfort
a feeling of fullness in the abdomen and stomach
fluid accumulation abdomen (a condition called ascites)
sudden disinterest in food
muscle and joint pain
a cough that is not due to respiratory disease
constipation or diarrhea
tiredness that comes in fast, feeling weak
fever, stomach upset and vomiting
urine may appear dark and cloudy
People with signs of enlarged liver often above average sensitivity the light is called photophobia. The patient's ability to smell may also be higher, and a variety of everyday odors could become even offensive.
One of the few specific symptoms of liver disease is jaundice, which causes the skin and whites of eyes turn yellow. Jaundice is caused by an accumulation of bile pigment called bilirubin. Abnormal amounts of bilirubin destroy liver cells, which in turn causes symptoms of an enlarged liver.
There are a number of other diseases which indicates that some type of liver disease or damage has begun. One is cholestasis, what happens when there is an obstruction blocking the flow of bile from the liver. Another example is the portal hypertension, which is characterized by high blood pressure in the portal vein. This vessel carries blood from the intestine to the liver.
The tests are often necessary to determine the stage of expansion liver has progressed. These tests include liver biopsy, liver function tests, ultrasound or CT scan.
Occasionally both the liver and spleen enlarged to obtain the same time. When this occurs, the disease is called hepatosplenomegaly.
About the Author
For more information on this and related topics, click on hepatomegaly symptoms and enlarged liver. Neal Kennedy is a retired TV and radio reporter with a special interest in medical topics.
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