Question 1

if i have an enlarged liver will i die?

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Not necessarily: To better answer your question, one needs to know why it is enlarged.  Many enlarged livers have no symptoms and may not cause death.  Any enlarged liver is more susceptible to trauma like in a car accident and can be ruptured from that trauma which can leave to internal bleeding/death but i think i'd be more worried about why it is enlarged than that!

Question 2

if i have an enlarged liver, can i die from it rupturing?

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Enlarged Liver: No enlarged liver does not rupture and you can not die from it by rupture.But you need to find out the cause of the liver enlargement.Liver can be enlarged dut disease in the liver or due to a systemic condition and you need to see your doctor and find the cause and get treated.You should abstain from drinking alcohol and be careful taking certain meds like tylenol (acetaminophen) etc.See your doctor.

Question 3

i have a enlarged liver can i die from it, or rupture it and then die?

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Yes: To better answer your question, one needs to know why it is enlarged.  Many enlarged livers have no symptoms and may not cause death.  Any enlarged liver is more susceptible to trauma like in a car accident and can be ruptured from that trauma which can leave to internal bleeding/death but i think i'd be more worried about why it is enlarged than that!

Question 4

could i die if enlarged liver and pancreas and a doctor who ignores me?

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Odd combination: It is a bit unusual that a doctor who finds you have an enlarged liver and pancreas, would ignore that finding.  Who made the discovery?  I simply cannot imagine a doctor ignoring this but if your relationship with your doctor is so bad you cannot discuss this, then you need to find another doctor.

Question 5

i have sickle cell anemia; enlarged liver and a high iron count can i die from this?

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Sickle cell anemia: Unfortunately yes you can . The average life span of sickle  cell anemia  patient is shorter than average people due to the sickle cell anemia complications ( stroke, acute chest syndrome, blood clots, infection etc)  and iron overload that can lead to development of heart failure, liver failure etc. Please discuss more with your hematologist. Iron chelating agent and hydroxy urea are important 4 u.

Question 6

what causes an enlarged liver?

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Usually fatty liver: The most common cause of an enlarged liver is fatty liver, which can be caused by obesity, diabetes, alcohol abuse, pregnancy, and hyperlipidemia.  Large liver can also be due to cysts, benign and malignant tumors, and congestion related to right-sided heart failure. Rare causes include blood disorders, thyroid disease, and bile duct obstruction. There are many other possible causes.

Question 7

how can you reduce an enlarged liver?

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Remove the agent: That is the cause of this. Sometimes possible and sometimes not. Depends on your diagnosis and personal data.

Question 8

what are consequences of an enlarged liver?

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Numerous: It depends on the cause. It may change the way medications are processed. It may cause abnormalities in blood tests. It may impair metabolism of sugar and fats. It may eventually fail and change to scar tissue.

Question 9

what happens if you have an enlarged liver?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause.: Pain rt upper abdomen, gen.Weakness and fatigue as liver is the metabolic factory of body involved in biochemical reactions involving carbos, proteins, fats.Alcohol related dz-can progress to cirrhois-scarring of liver and congestion of veins from backlog related to liver, with rupture of veins , blood loss through esophageal veins, cancer can develop in both alcohol related and non alcohol related dz.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of an enlarged liver?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Just pressure under the right ribs from dissension of the liver capsule, by itself. Can mimic pain from gallbladder disease.  Other symptoms depend on the cause of the enlarged liver.

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