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How and when does your liver enlarge?

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Inflammation: When something inflames your liver (viral infections, drugs, alcohol, fat), the liver swells. Usually blood tests will reflect this too. Your doctor may feel this during a physical exam and can confirm it with an ultrasound test.

Answered 4/6/2013

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