Do I Have Enlarged Liver?

Do you have abdominal discomfort or pain in the upper middle or upper right side of the abdomen?

Do you feel more tired than usual or do you get tired easily?

Do you have a feeling of fullness in your abdomen?

Do you have nausea and vomiting?

Do you have yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice)?

Do you have unintentional weight loss?

Do you have poor appetite?

Do you feel that you are full very quickly after your meals?

Have you been diagnosed with any type of liver disease?

Do you have any type of heart problem or blood vessel problems?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have an enlarged liver. The liver is an organ located on the right side of the abdomen, under the ribs. It is the size of a soccer ball. An enlarged liver refers to a liver that is larger than normal. The medical term for an enlarged liver is hepatomegaly. The size of the liver normally varies between people depending on their body size, gender and age. An enlarged liver is not a disease in itself, but a sign of some underlying problem such as liver disease, heart problems or cancer. Sometimes, an enlarged liver does not cause any symptoms.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have an enlarged liver. An enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) is a swollen liver that is larger than usual. The liver is a vital organ that is necessary for the process of digesting food, fighting infections and filtering the blood. An enlarged liver cannot function properly. It is usually a sign of some other health problem like hepatitis. The symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on how enlarged your liver is. A diagnosis is based on a physical examination and additional tests including blood tests, imaging tests and a liver biopsy.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have an enlarged liver. Hepatomegaly or an enlarged liver refers to a swollen liver above its normal size. An enlarged liver is not something you can notice on your own - you cannot feel that your liver is enlarged. This can be detected by your doctor during a physical examination. An enlarged liver can be caused by a variety of health problems including liver disease but also diseases of other organs. It is often associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Treatment involves treating the underlying health problem that caused the liver to enlarge.