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What is hepatosplenomegaly?
A mildly enlarged liver. Hepat/o = liver megaly= enlarged
Whats wrong when your liver is swollen?
An enlarged liver can be a symptom of different disease, including, viral hepatitis, liver tumors, cirrhosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and liver cancer. Some other conditions that may cause an enlarged liver are heart failure and gallbladder obstructions. In medical terms, an enlarged liver is known as hepatomegaly.
What are the symptoms of an enlarged liver?
In most cases there are no symptoms to an enlarged liver. However if your liver does become enlarged you may have a feeling of fullness, abdominal discomfort. You may also have some weight loss.
How do you reduce an enlarged liver?
once the liver is enlarged, you will need a doctor's care, this means special diets, no booze and medication
What are the symptoms that occur from a swollen liver?
An enlarged liver may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness and jaundice. An enlarged liver may not cause any symptoms in some cases. An enlarged liver is not a condition in itself but a symptom of an underlying condition.
What does enlarged liver mean and what are symptoms for enlarged liver?
An enlarged liver may mean that there you have too much salt in your body and that is the bodies way of getting rid of the excess salt. Your waste passes through the liver as well as the kidneys before exiting so the body is attempting to cleanse itself.
Can you die from a enlarged liver?
d
Does the size of the liver affect the body functions?
if the liver is enlarged it is in a state of disease.
What causes an enlarged liver in a junior dog?
Can anyone tell me what could cause an enlarged spleen and liver in a Junior female dog aged 6months?
What is a large liver?
A large liver is simply a liver that is abnormally big compared to the size of your body. It is the same as an enlarged liver.
What will happen when liver size increases?
When the liver size increases, there is usually an illness that causes it. The doctor will try go find the cause and treat it. An enlarged liver is called hepatomegaly. If not treated, it can cause death.
Can you tell if the liver and spleen is enlarged by feeling?
Yes.
