More than 2.5 lakh people died from liver disease in India, according to 2017 data from World Health Organisation. The liver is an essential organ required to perform vital bodily functions. Liver inflammation can result from having too many toxins or fats in the blood can cause swollen liver, and you may experience liver swelling symptoms.
Due to the modern lifestyle, liver diseases are common now. A person comes to know about it after a considerable time has elapsed, so it is wise to learn about liver swelling in advance. This article would help to understand what is enlarged liver, its symptoms, causes and how to avoid liver inflammation.
The liver is an integral part of our body, without which the body can't remain healthy. The liver regulates blood clotting, maintains blood sugar, regulates metabolism, and filters harmful chemicals from the blood. It produces bile and plays a crucial role in digesting fat and other nutrients. Moreover, it stores carbohydrates and releases them to the body as needed.
It may take a few weeks to months for symptoms to appear in case of liver inflammation. The signs are visible only when the liver can no longer function properly. So, how to tell if your liver is enlarged? Below are some of the enlarged liver symptoms, that a person would experience:
The liver cannot function properly due to inflammation, which causes sickness in the body. The most common cause of enlarged liver is hepatitis infection. But inflammation can also occur due to other reasons such as genetic diseases, autoimmune diseases, chronic diseases and other causes like:
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and proper diet is necessary to prevent enlarged liver. Some diseases cause swelling in the liver, such as fatty liver, Hepatitis infection, etc. A few ways to avoid this condition are as follows:
When there is an inflammation in the liver, the doctor first diagnoses it to confirm it. The following tests are advised by a doctor to confirm enlarged liver:
The doctor can diagnose the cause of liver inflammation and treats it accordingly. Liver swelling symptoms treatment due to various causes are as follows:
The treatment of enlarged liver due to various causes is as follows:
In this article, we learned that the liver plays an essential role in our health. Inflammation can occur due to diseases in the liver, like Hepatitis infection, fatty liver etc. When the liver is inflamed, one can experience symptoms like vomiting, sudden weight loss, and abdominal pain. The doctor can diagnose the disease based on these symptoms and starts treatment.
If you experience swollen liver symptoms, HexaHealth is a platform that can help you find the proper treatment. HexaHealth has more than 500 trusted hospitals from which you can choose the best. One can consult a HexaHealth specialist for any liver-related ailments for free on video or audio calls.
You should visit a liver specialist (Hepatologist) if you experience abdominal pain, itchy skin, dark urine, fatigue, or jaundice. The doctor then diagnoses your disease and starts appropriate treatment.
The following things should not be included in your diet when there is an inflammation of the liver:
If you have an enlarged liver, you might experience the following symptoms:
Do not ignore the appearance of these symptoms and contact a Hexahealth specialist. With timely treatment, you can cure liver ailments.
There could be many reasons for liver inflammation. Some viral infections like Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic fatty liver etc., can be some causes. Apart from this, some medicines or harmful chemicals can cause inflammation in the liver. Some congenital diseases, like Wilson's disease, Chromatosis etc., can also lead to liver inflammation.
Inflammation of the liver occurs due to many reasons, such as excessive consumption of alcohol, Hepatitis infection, intake of a high-fat diet, certain genetic factors, medicines and chemicals that harm the liver.
After you experience symptoms of liver inflammation, the doctor will diagnose the condition to confirm. It includes the medical history of the patient, liver function tests, and imaging tests. The doctor would treat the condition accordingly. If the cause of the liver swelling is fatty liver, the treatment includes home remedies like dietary changes.
In case of swollen liver, you can do the following things along with the treatment:
If you have liver inflammation, you can contact Hexahealth for better treatment. Hexahealth's experienced liver specialist will provide the best treatment for your inflammation of the liver, thus increasing your chances of recovery in the shortest possible time.
If you have liver inflammation, then the doctor may recommend including the following fruits in your diet:
In addition to modern treatments, Ayurvedic treatments are also available for treating liver inflammation. Some of the herbs used in Ayurveda for liver health are listed below:
It is important to consult your doctor before consuming Ayurvedic medicines.
Food to avoid in case of liver inflammation are:
Usually, after inflammation of the liver, the following problems may occur:
Liver inflammation occurs due to many reasons, but Hepatitis infection is one of the main reasons. The amount of time it takes for the inflammation to heal depends on the damage done to the liver.
Although there are many over-the-counter medicines available for inflammation, it is not right to use them when there is inflammation in the liver. There are many reasons for swelling of the liver, such as Hepatitis infection, fatty liver, fibrosis, etc. Doctors give medicines to cure these diseases, due to which the inflammation of the liver starts getting cured automatically. For example, if inflammation is due to a Hepatitis infection, then doctors give anti-viral medicines; if swelling is due to fatty liver, then it is advised to quit alcohol and consume a healthy diet.
Usually, inflammation of the liver can be due to hepatitis infection, fatty liver, congenital diseases and many other reasons. In all these diseases, doctors prescribe some medicines (anti-viral for hepatitis) and recommend a healthy diet. Some fruits like oranges, lemon, grapes, berries, prickly pears etc. can be consumed, which can help in reducing swelling.
Last Updated on: 30 November 2022
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