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once the liver is enlarged, you will need a doctor's care, this means special diets, no booze and medication

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What is hepatosplenomegaly?

Hepatosplenomegaly is the medical term for an enlargement of both the liver (hepato-) and the spleen (-spleno-). It can be caused by various conditions, such as infections, blood disorders, or liver diseases. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, feeling full quickly when eating, and fatigue. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.


Can you tell if the liver and spleen is enlarged by feeling?

Yes, a healthcare provider can often detect an enlarged liver or spleen through physical examination by palpating (feeling) the abdomen. However, further diagnostic tests such as imaging studies or blood tests are usually needed to confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause of enlargement.


What are the common causes of an enlarged abdomen?

Common causes of an enlarged abdomen include obesity, bloating, gas, constipation, pregnancy, fluid retention, and certain medical conditions such as liver disease, kidney disease, or tumors.


Can your liver hurt?

Technically, your liver has no nerve cells, so cannot hurt. However there is a protective sheath around the liver which does contain nerve cells - if this becomes "stretched" or something from your liver enlarging due to liver disease, this does hurt. This is what is usually referred to as "liver pain". Also, some people experience "referred liver pain" in their left shoulder (there's a nerve from your liver to your left shoulder).


How does smoking affect you liver?

Smoking can increase the likelihood of developing liver disease, such as fatty liver disease and liver cancer. It can also hinder the liver's ability to break down toxins and medications, leading to a higher risk of liver damage. Quitting smoking can help improve liver health and reduce the risk of associated diseases.

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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.


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 is hepatosplenomegaly?

Hepatosplenomegaly is the medical term for an enlargement of both the liver (hepato-) and the spleen (-spleno-). It can be caused by various conditions, such as infections, blood disorders, or liver diseases. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, feeling full quickly when eating, and fatigue. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.


What symptoms of aflatoxin?

liver damage fever pain enlarged liver vomiting limb swelling


What organ is inflamed by hepatitis?

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. So it is the liver which get inflammation in hepatitis. It gets enlarged in hepatitis.


Can a enlarged liver effect your sex?

yes, it very much can.