Question 1

fluid accumalation in the stomach as part of a problem related to cirrotic liver?

Accepted Answer

Is called ascites: And is a sign of liver disease and cirrhosis, along with many other signs. If younhave this you should be followed periodically by your doctor to make sure you are avoiding alcohol and potebtially dangerous drugs and are on the right medications.

Question 2

tumer of 9cm in liver, is it a problem?

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It depends: It depends on what the tumor is.  If it is a malignant cancer, then it is a big problem.  There are other benign tumors which can also develop, including adenomas, focal nodular hyperplasia.  Please see your doctor and ask what next steps should be taken to diagnose what it is.

Question 3

is liver haemongioma a serious problem?

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Hepatic hemangiomas: ... are rather common. One autopsy study showed them present it up to 20% of people. When small (less than 4 cm), they are usually asymptomatic and remain so. Larger ones can cause abdominal pain or other symptoms.

Question 4

is eating ice a sign of liver problems?

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Eating ice: No eating ice means you have a condition known as pica. Pics can be caused by anemic conditions so see your doctor for blood work

Question 5

what are the symptoms of liver problems?

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Subtle: The familiar jaundice, itching, dark urine, fluid in the abdomen (ascites), easy bruising, and loss of ability to focus on spatial relationships (pouring the booze into the lap rather than the bottle) usually announce themselves late, except in acute hepatitis or reactions to medication. Lab testing's a way to pick up treatable developing liver disease early. Good luck.

Question 6

how do i know if i have a liver problem?

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Tests: Your would need blood test (liver function tests) and an image of the liver (ultrasound, ct, etc).

Question 7

how to know if i'm having liver problems?

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Lot of it is history: any particular reason you're worried about it?  drink too much, are at risk for hepatitis? better to check it out then. liver is a very forgiving organ, it often doesn't complain until it's too late...

Question 8

how dose one know if one has a liver problem?

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Easily: Liver disease is likely present if the blood transaminases &/or liver alkaline phophatase ("liver function tests") are up, or the liver is painful, or conjugated or mixed jaundice is present.  Advanced liver disease may instead have fluid in the belly, massive vomiting, and grave systemic illness but these will be obvious.  Charlatans diagnose "liver disease" when it's not present.  Be careful.

Question 9

why do you itch if you have s liver problem?,

Accepted Answer

Itching: Usually from the back up of bilirubin.

Question 10

what should i eat if i am having liver problem?

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Many options...: There are many kinds of liver problems including some that cause excessive accumulation of metals eg. Copper and iron.  For those disorders a diet low in those minerals(copper and iron) is recommended.  For almost all other types of liver disease there are no specific restrictions.  Alcohol should be avoided in all liver disorders.  Good luck!

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