Question 1

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 2

what are some of the tests for enlarged liver?

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The tests for Enlarged liver include::   Ultrasound of abdomen, CT of abdomen, Liver biopsy, Comprehensive metabolic panel, ERCP, MRCP.

Question 3

what causes an enlarged liver inflammtion?

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Many: Fatty liver from diabetes or alcohol are common causes.

Question 4

what are causes an enlarged liver & spleen?

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Many: Viral hepatitis, portal vein thrombosis, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver (although liver can be small in cirrhosis) are a few of the many causes.  Cirrhosis of the liver can be a result of alcohol abuse, long-term viral hepatitis, many other causes.

Question 5

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 6

what can cause an enlarged liver and "weird" blood levels?

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Many things: Alcohol, viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cmv, ebv, leptosprosis, biliary obstruction, right sided heart failure, wilson disease, some drugs, storage disorders, cirrhosis, malaria, and more.

Question 7

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 8

what an enlarged liver  19.5 cm in a 70 yrs old male is indicative of?

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Here some possibilit: Enlargement of liver is often caused by a Cancer in the liver but there are a few benign causes as well such as congestive heart failure and some Vascular disorders. An imaging test should be done to look for Cancer.

Question 9

is it possible to have an enlarged liver with normal liver and blood values?

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Yes: It is possible to have normal liver fiction tests with an enlarged liver. However, you may still have liver damage. Depending on your diagnosis you should have close follow up lab work and with your doctor to monitor your liver function.

Question 10

advice please? my 2 year old son has an enlarged liver. what can cause this?

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Many possibilities: Without knowing a complete history and performing a thorough exam, it's impossible to know what is causing your son's enlarged liver.  There are many possible causes of this, including viruses, fat metabolism or storage disorders, impaired venous outflow, biliary tract disorders, and many others.  You should consult your child's pediatrician to discuss this.

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