Enlarged Liver
An enlarged liver is
one that's bigger than normal. The medical term is hepatomegaly
(hep-uh-toe-MEG-uh-le).
Rather than a
disease, an enlarged liver is a sign of an underlying problem, such as liver
disease, congestive heart failure or cancer. Treatment involves identifying and
controlling the cause of the condition.
Symptoms
An enlarged liver
might not cause symptoms.
When enlarged liver
results from liver disease, it might be accompanied by:
-Abdominal pain
-Fatigue
-Nausea and vomiting
-Yellowing of the
skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice)
Causes
The liver is a large,
football-shaped organ found in the upper right portion of your abdomen. The
size of the liver varies with age, sex and body size. Many conditions can cause
it to enlarge, including:
Liver diseases
-Cirrhosis
-Hepatitis caused by
a virus — including hepatitis A, B and C — or caused by infectious
mononucleosis
-Nonalcoholic fatty
liver disease
-Alcoholic fatty
liver disease
-A disorder that
causes abnormal protein to accumulate in your liver (amyloidosis)
-A genetic disorder
that causes copper to accumulate in your liver (Wilson's disease)
-A disorder that
causes iron to accumulate in your liver (hemachromatosis)
-A disorder that
causes fatty substances to accumulate in your liver (Gaucher's disease)
-Fluid-filled pockets
in the liver (liver cysts)
-Noncancerous liver
tumors, including hemangioma and adenoma
-Obstruction of the
gallbladder or bile ducts
-Toxic hepatitis
Cancers
-Cancer that begins
in another part of the body and spreads to the liver
Leukemia
-Liver cancer
-Lymphoma
Heart and blood
vessel problems
-Blockage of the
veins that drain the liver (Budd-Chiari syndrome)
-Heart failure
-Inflammation of the
tissue surrounding the heart (pericarditis)
Risk factors
You're more likely to
develop an enlarged liver if you have a liver disease. Factors that can
increase your risk of liver problems include:
-Excessive alcohol
use. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can be damaging to your liver.
-Large doses of
medicines, vitamins or supplements. Taking larger than recommended doses
of vitamins, supplements, or over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medicines
can increase your risk of liver damage.
Acetaminophen
overdose is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States.
Besides being the ingredient in OTC pain relievers such as Tylenol, it's in
more than 600 medications, both OTC and prescription.
Know what's in the
medications you take. Read labels. Look for "acetaminophen,"
"acetam" or "APAP." Check with your doctor if you're not
sure what's too much.
-Herbal
supplements. Certain supplements, including black cohosh, ma huang and
valerian, can increase your risk of liver damage.
-Infections. Infectious
diseases, viral, bacterial or parasitic, can increase your risk of liver
damage.
-Hepatitis
viruses. Hepatitis A, B and C can cause liver damage.
-Poor eating
habits. Being overweight increases your risk of liver disease, as does
eating unhealthy foods, such as those with excess fat or sugar.
Prevention
To reduce your risk
of liver disease, you can:
-Eat a healthy
diet. Choose a diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
-Drink alcohol in
moderation, if at all. Check with your doctor to find out what's the right
amount of alcohol for you, if any.
-Follow directions
when taking medications, vitamins or supplements. Limit yourself to the
recommended doses.
-Limit contact with
chemicals. Use aerosol cleaners, insecticides and other toxic chemicals
only in well-ventilated areas. Wear gloves, long sleeves and a mask.
-Maintain a healthy
weight. Eat a balanced diet and limit foods that are high in sugar and
fat. If you're overweight, ask your doctor or a nutritionist about the best way
for you to lose weight.
-Quit
smoking. Ask your doctor about strategies to help you quit.
-Use supplements with
caution. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of herbal
supplements before you take them. Some alternative medicine treatments can harm
your liver.
Herbs and supplements
to avoid include black cohosh, ma huang and other Chinese herbs, comfrey,
germander, greater celandine, kava, pennyroyal, skullcap, and valerian.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enlarged-liver/symptoms-causes/syc-20372167
Treatment Of Enlarged Liver At Home
Consult your doctor first, if you will use St. John's wort. If you have a serious condition, it is best to consult with a doctor for help. Some conditions might be warning signs of other illnesses that only a medical professional can accurately diagnose.
If possible, use
homemade St John's Wort oil.
- if your
weight is below 60 kg, drink a teaspoon of St.
John's wort oil, on an empty stomach two times daily. For your treatment,
150 - 210 mL of St. John's wort oil will suffice.
Or drink a
glass of St. John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times
daily. ( Place 1 pieces St. John's wort bag or 1 teaspoon of dried
St. John's wort inside your teapot.)
- if your
weight is over 60 kg, drink a dessert spoon of St.
John's wort oil, on an empty stomach two times daily. For your treatment,
300 - 370 mL of St. John's wort oil will suffice.
Or drink a
glass of St. John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times
daily. ( Place 2 pieces St. John's Wort bag or 2 teaspoons of dried
St. John's wort inside your teapot.)
-Do not eat anything
for the next 60 minutes.
-Be patient and drink
this oil everyday for 4-5 weeks.
Do not take St. John's Wort
-If you are under 18 years.
-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
-If you are about to have an operation.
-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure. (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)
-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.
-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.
-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.
-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.
-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.
-If you are under 18 years.
-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
-If you are about to have an operation.
-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure. (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)
-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.
-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.
-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.
-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.
-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.
How to prepare St. John's wort tea?
I. Pour a cup of water inside the teapot.
II. Boil the water. (Do not boil the St. John’s Wort)
III. Place 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's Wort inside your teapot.
Or place 1 or 2 pieces St. John's Wort bag inside your teapot.
IV. Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
I. Pour a cup of water inside the teapot.
III. Place 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's Wort inside your teapot.
Or place 1 or 2 pieces St. John's Wort bag inside your teapot.
IV. Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
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