Question 1

nightly fevers followed by elevated alt 75 which is still elevated after 5 months. us shows liver 16.6 cm mild hepatomegaly normal echotexture. cause?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis: Have you been tested for hepatitis A,B,or C or mononucleosis? A gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist would be qualified to evaluate you further.

Question 2

a week of typhoid fever can cause  mild hepatomegaly?

Accepted Answer

Of course: I'm more concerned with how you feel, and if there's any reason to think you were allergic to any medications you may have taken for this illness. Sometimes "mild hepatomegaly" merely reflects a new examiner's observation -- the liver's position, shape and even size vary a lot from person to person.

Question 3

how do u classify hepatomegaly based on size-my usg says 20 cm so is  this mild, moderate or massive hepatomegaly and what are their respective causes?

Accepted Answer

20cm: Measures are better than mild etc.
But that is  larger than most.
Alcohol, hepatitis, tumors, cysts
scarring and cirrhosis will reduce size over time.

Question 4

4.5 yrs male child with mild hepatomegaly. liver function test normal. possible cause and treatment advise if needed?

Accepted Answer

Imaging: Was this found on an exam or on imaging? I would discuss with your doctor imaging of the liver like an ultrasound in order to understand whether there are any underlying structural problems with the liver. If you have already had imaging I would repeat in 3 months before getting more aggressive with diagnostics

Question 5

diagnosed w/food poisoning.symptoms didnt subside.2nd diagnosis mild hepatomegaly & severe bacterial infection.did food poisoning cause liver problem?

Accepted Answer

Possibly hepatitis: Could be food borne Hep A. You should see a gastroenterologist for a more extensive workup

Question 6

i had hepatitis-a infection for 3 months which caused mild liver enlargement according to the ultrasound report. the infection is now fully gone, dr told me my liver enlargement will reverse without sequela. what is sequela?

Accepted Answer

: Sequelae is Latin for side effects or long term consequences. Your doctor is correct:  hepatitis A rarely results in ongoing liver problems of any kind (i.e. sequelae).

Question 7

is it true that hepatomegaly cause death?

Accepted Answer

What's the cause?: A big liver is a feature of a huge number of different diseases, each capable of killing. Most familiar is the big liver of alcohol abuse, especially after a bender. Treatable causes of livers enlargement due to primary disease include the hepatitis family, drug allergy, wilson's, hemochromatosis, lack of exercise, and a few others. Find the cause and address it -- and good luck!

Question 8

what is mild hepatomegaly with diffuse fatty changes?

Accepted Answer

Varies: An enlarged fatty liver (hepatomegaly) can be seen on ultrasound. This may be a more common condition in diabetics or those that are obese or overweight. Fat cells build up in the liver, and in some cases liver damage can occur.

Question 9

how much time it take to recover from mild hepatomegaly?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your hepatomegaly is the result of an acute condition, for example Hepatitis A or Mono it should resolve in days to weeks. If the cause is different: hepatitis C or congenital, among other possibilities, there is a chance that it will progress slowly. Finding the cause is critical in predicting its behavior.

Question 10

my son is diagnosed with mild hepatomegaly with enteritis is it serious?

Accepted Answer

TooLittleInformation: Hepato-megaly=hepatic (liver) + enlargement. Enter-itis=enteric organ (bowel) + itis="inflamation of". Thus these terms are only descriptive of what someone believes/sees on whatever basis. There is no good information within these descriptive words, however accurate on whatever basis, to better understand what is going on or likely to happen over time.

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Nightly fevers followed by elevated alt 75 which is still elevated after 5 months. us shows liver 16.6 cm mild hepatomegaly normal echotexture. cause?

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A week of typhoid fever can cause mild hepatomegaly?

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How do u classify hepatomegaly based on size-my usg says 20 cm so is this mild, moderate or massive hepatomegaly and what are their respective causes?

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4.5 yrs male child with mild hepatomegaly. liver function test normal. possible cause and treatment advise if needed?

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Diagnosed w/food poisoning.symptoms didnt subside.2nd diagnosis mild hepatomegaly & severe bacterial infection.did food poisoning cause liver problem?

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I had hepatitis-a infection for 3 months which caused mild liver enlargement according to the ultrasound report. the infection is now fully gone, dr told me my liver enlargement will reverse without sequela. what is sequela?

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Is it true that hepatomegaly cause death?

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What is mild hepatomegaly with diffuse fatty changes?

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How much time it take to recover from mild hepatomegaly?

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My son is diagnosed with mild hepatomegaly with enteritis is it serious?

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