Meena Sharma Meena Sharma Asked 5 months ago

How to know if liver is enlarged?

My brother's friend recently found out he had an enlarged liver. Now, sometimes I feel a fullness in my upper abdomen. How would one know if their liver is enlarged without an ultrasound?

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Lakshmi Rao Lakshmi Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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My mother used to say if your stomach feels tight and bloated, it might be something. But for liver enlargement, it's usually a feeling of fullness or discomfort in the upper right side of your abdomen, under the ribs. You might also feel very tired, have yellow skin, or dark urine. It's always best to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis with an ultrasound, they will guide you correctly.

Priya Agarwal Priya Agarwal Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

An enlarged liver, or hepatomegaly, often doesn't have obvious symptoms initially. However, you might feel a dull ache, discomfort, or a sensation of fullness in the upper right part of your abdomen, just below your rib cage. Other signs could be fatigue, nausea, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin/eyes. If you notice these, please see a doctor. They can usually detect it with a physical exam and confirm with an ultrasound.

Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

When I was younger, a friend had an enlarged liver. He felt a constant dull ache or fullness under his right ribs. He also became very tired and sometimes had yellow skin. It's not something you can see from outside usually, but a doctor can feel it during an examination or confirm with an ultrasound. Don't worry too much, but do get it checked by a doctor.

Anjali Verma Anjali Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Well, usually you can't just 'see' if your liver is enlarged, but your body gives hints! 😉 You might feel a dull ache or fullness under your right ribs, or just generally more tired than usual. Yellow skin or dark pee are also big signs! If you notice any of these, a quick visit to the doc for an ultrasound can confirm! Don't let it stress you out too much! 😊

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

If your liver is enlarged, you might feel a constant, dull ache or pressure in your upper right abdomen. You could also feel easily fatigued or generally unwell. While exercise is great for overall health, for an enlarged organ, you definitely need a doctor's diagnosis first. They'll likely do an ultrasound. If it's a mild issue, they might even suggest light activity, but only after checking.

Aryan Singh Aryan Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yo, my dad had this once. He just felt a constant heavy feeling on his right side, under the ribs, like something was pushing. He also felt super tired all the time. The doctor just did an ultrasound and some blood tests to confirm it. So if you feel that, just get it checked, man.

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Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Oh, an enlarged liver can be quite scary to think about! You might experience a dull ache or a feeling of fullness in the upper right side of your abdomen, under your ribs. Other signs could be chronic fatigue, nausea, or even jaundice. Please, if you have these symptoms, get it checked by a doctor right away with an ultrasound. Don't let the worry fester.

Anjali Krishnan Anjali Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

While a good diet is important for liver health, you can't self-diagnose an enlarged liver through diet alone. You might feel a dull pain or fullness in the upper right part of your abdomen. Other signs could be fatigue, jaundice (yellow skin/eyes), or nausea. For proper diagnosis, a doctor will do a physical exam and an ultrasound. Focus on a healthy, balanced diet but always consult a doctor for medical issues.

Rati Sharma Rati Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When the body is out of balance, it communicates. For the liver, you might feel a gentle pressure or fullness in the upper right abdomen. Sometimes there is fatigue or a general malaise. While pranayama helps calm the system, for an enlarged organ, a medical consultation is necessary. An ultrasound provides clarity.

Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Feeling a dull ache or fullness under your right ribs, or extreme fatigue, can be signs. See a doctor.

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