Question 1

where can i find diagram of hepatic abscess?

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See below: I got this image from:
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Question 2

what is the definition or description of: hepatic abscess?

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Definition provided: Hepatic abscess means that there is a pus cavity in the liver.  The causes for this can be multiple, including bacteria and/or fungus coming from part of the intestine (such as diverticulitis), from a blocked bile duct, or seeding through the bloodstream from a distant infection.  Hepatic abscesses often present with fevers, occasionally right upper quadrant pain, abnormal liver function tests.

Question 3

what afoods are good for the recovery of aspirated hepatic abscess?

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Other than: balanced diet with adequate calories and protein to maintain your immune response, I am not aware of any diet that will help this condition specifically.

Question 4

have hepatic abscess. is amoxicillin used to treat?

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Complicated: Small (one cm or less) abscesses can be treated medically.  Larger abscesses may require surgical drainage (interventional radiologists often do this).  The choice of antibiotics is based on the organisms likely to be present, and my choice would be to treat this intravenously rather than orally, but there are doctors whose opinions differ.

Question 5

is it a protozoa which causes amebic dysentery and liver abscess?

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Yes: Yes, entamoeba histolytica is the protozoan parasite that causes both diseases.

Question 6

how does appendicitis infection cause a liver abscess?

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Bacterial spread: Bacteria can enter the blood stream from an infected focus like appendicitis and progress upwards to the liver where an abscess can form.

Question 7

what protozoa cause amebic dysentery and liver abscess.?

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Entamoeba: The name of the organism is entamoeba histolytica.

Question 8

what is liver abscess?

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An abscess in liver: An abscess is area of infection which the body has managed to form a fibrous reaction around, in an attempt to keep it from spreading.  When this forms in the liver -- liver abscess.  It can be caused by many different bacteria, fungus, amoeba, etc.

Question 9

can you get liver abscess without having symptoms?

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Yes; need followup: Liver abscesses are not normal. Even when asymptomatic or small, followup is necesssary to prove resolution. A source of infection helps us feel confident that we understand the risk factors associated with their development. When symptoms develop, they are usually not subtle and include pain, fevers, nausea, and overall feeling unwell.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: liver abscess?

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Liver infection: An abscess is a collection of pus or infected material within the body.  Abscesses can be found just about anywhere, including the liver.  The top causes for liver abscesses are diverticulitis, appendicitis, or an immunocompromised state (leukemia, lymphoma, hiv, steroid use). Liver abscesses need to be treated with drainage and antibiotics.

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