What are the symptoms of enlarged liver?
My son's liver enzymes were a bit high in his recent blood test, and the doctor said his liver might be slightly enlarged. What are the symptoms to look out for if someone has an enlarged liver?
My son's liver enzymes were a bit high in his recent blood test, and the doctor said his liver might be slightly enlarged. What are the symptoms to look out for if someone has an enlarged liver?
When my doctor told me my liver was enlarged, I was absolutely terrified and cried for days thinking the worst. I mostly felt a dull, constant ache in the upper right side of my stomach and was always feeling extremely bloated and exhausted. It is a scary feeling, but please know that it can get better once the underlying cause is treated.
Yes, feeling a heavy, dull pain or fullness in the upper right abdomen is a very common sign of an enlarged liver. Please get an ultrasound done.
I was constantly googling this because I felt a slight tightness under my right ribs, and I got so anxious! Apart from abdominal fullness, symptoms can include nausea, fatigue, and sometimes even yellowing of the skin or eyes. If you are worried, please get an LFT and ultrasound to put your mind at ease instead of stressing like me.
An enlarged liver, or hepatomegaly, often doesn't show obvious signs early on, but you might feel bloated or have mild right-sided stomach pain. Instead of guessing, book an ultrasound scan and a liver function test, which costs around 1200 to 1500 rupees in most local labs. Finding it early will save you a lot of medical expenses on advanced treatments later.
In my 40s, I faced this issue due to poor eating habits and constant acidity. I used to feel a heavy pressure in my upper stomach and would get tired very easily. Don't lose heart, with proper medication, regular walks, and simple home-cooked food, your liver can recover beautifully.
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While symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, and a feeling of fullness in the stomach can point to an enlarged liver, diet plays a huge role in recovery. Keeping your meals very light, avoiding heavy fried items, and focusing on fresh gourds and leafy greens helps. But do check with a doctor first to find out if it's fatty liver or something else.
Haan, liver bada hone par stomach ke right side mein thoda bhari bhari feel hota hai, aur digestion bhi kharab ho jata hai, na? Body mein her waqt thakan bani rehti hai aur bhookh bhi nahi lagti properly. Aap jaldi se ek doctor ko dikha kar ultrasound karwa lo, delay mat karo.
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