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What causes a swollen liver?
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Swollen liver: The liver can become enlarged because of being diseased (either from toxins such as meds or alcohol), or can be enlarged secondary to other organ disease such as congestive heart failure. It is never a normal situation.
Answered 12/26/2018
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Multiple: toxins such as alcohol or drugs, hepatitis, fatty infiltration, tumors and more.
Answered 12/26/2018
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