Enlarged liver - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 5, 2022 · An enlarged liver is one that's bigger than normal. The medical term is hepatomegaly (hep-uh-toe-MEG-uh-le). Rather than a disease, an enlarged liver is a sign of an underlying problem, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.
Hepatomegaly: Symptoms & Causes of an Enlarged Liver - Cleveland Clinic
WEBIf you have an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), your liver is swollen beyond its normal size. This is a symptom of an underlying problem. Most often, it's a type of liver disease, causing it to swell with inflammation. But sometimes it's a disease in your blood or heart.
Hepatomegaly: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Hepatomegaly, also known as an enlarged liver, means your liver is swollen beyond its usual size. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatments, and outlook for ...
Enlarged Liver - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Healthgrades
WEBApr 14, 2022 · Enlarged liver, or hepatomegaly, refers to swelling of the liver. Learn about enlarged liver symptoms, causes, and how doctors diagnose the causes.
Liver problems - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Liver disease doesn't always cause symptoms that can be seen or felt. If there are symptoms of liver disease, they may include: Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, called jaundice. Yellowing of the skin might be harder to see on Black or brown skin. Belly pain and swelling. Swelling in the legs and ankles. Itchy skin. Dark …
Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver): Symptoms, causes, and treatment
WEBOct 8, 2023 · Hepatomegaly is the medical term for an enlarged liver. It can be a sign of an underlying disease. Some conditions that can cause hepatomegaly include fatty liver disease, alcohol use disorder ...
Hepatomegaly: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments - Healthline
WEBAug 16, 2019 · What’s hepatomegaly? If you have an enlarged liver, it could mean that you have: a liver disease. cancer, such as leukemia. a genetic disease. heart and blood vessel abnormalities. an...
Hepatomegaly: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
WEBMay 4, 2023 · What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hepatomegaly? Individuals with an enlarged liver may not have any symptoms. Occasionally, individuals may experience pressure or tenderness in their right upper abdomen. Hepatomegaly itself is usually a symptom of some other underlying condition.
Enlarged Liver and Spleen - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - Healthgrades
WEBDec 8, 2020 · An enlarged liver and spleen, medically known as hepatosplenomegaly, occur when the liver and spleen swell beyond their normal size.
Liver Disease: Signs & Symptoms, Causes, Stages, Treatment
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Stage 1: Hepatitis. Hepatitis means inflammation in your liver tissues. Inflammation is your liver’s response to injury or toxicity. It’s an attempt to purge infections and start the healing process. Acute hepatitis (an immediate and temporary response) often accomplishes this. But when the injury or toxicity continues, so does the inflammation.