2024年2月13日 · Parasites and viruses can infect the liver, causing swelling and irritation, called inflammation. Inflammation keeps the liver from working as it should. The viruses that cause liver damage can be spread through blood or semen, bad food or water, or close contact with a person who is infected.

2023年10月4日 · Chronic liver disease progresses in roughly four stages: Hepatitis. Fibrosis. Cirrhosis. Liver failure. Hepatitis means inflammation in your liver tissues. Inflammation is your liver’s response to injury or toxicity. It’s an attempt to …

2024年9月29日 · Acute liver inflammation can be mild or severe depending on the underlying cause. Chronic liver inflammation can lead to progressive scarring of the liver, resulting in complications like cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure.

2024年7月22日 · Liver damage may not cause symptoms in its early stages, but the symptoms become severe over time. Early signs include fatigue, muscle weakness, itchy skin, and abdominal pain, which can eventually lead to jaundice …

2022年3月5日 · 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.

2022年10月27日 · Unfortunately, most issues with your liver don’t cause noticeable symptoms in their earliest stages. That means you may not know something is wrong right away. Here are answers to common questions about liver health—what conditions can damage your liver, what signs you should pay attention to, and how to keep your liver healthier.

What are the symptoms of an enlarged liver? You likely won’t notice an enlarged liver on your own. In some severe cases, you might notice a feeling of bloating or fullness in your belly, or an ache in your upper right abdomen, where your liver is. It’s more likely your healthcare provider will discover it during an exam.

2024年7月2日 · One possible sign of liver disease is spider angiomas, says Sengupta. These vascular skin lesions look like small red or purple dots with tiny blood vessels branching out like spider legs,...

2024年11月28日 · Depending on the cause and severity of your enlarged liver, you may notice symptoms like: Your liver might be enlarged because of one of these things: Inflammation or fatty liver. This...

2023年10月8日 · Hepatomegaly is the medical term for an enlarged liver. It is a symptom of an underlying disease, not a disease in itself. When the liver becomes significantly enlarged, a person may feel as...