Customer question:
What causes an enlarged liver? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
An enlarged liver, medically known as hepatomegaly, can have a variety of causes and often indicates an underlying medical condition or liver disorder.
Some common causes of hepatomegaly include:
- fatty liver disease
- alcohol-related liver disease
- hepatitis A, B, C, etc.
- cirrhosis of the liver
- hemochromatosis
- Wilson's disease
- autoimmune liver diseases
- drugs and toxins
- liver cancer
- congestive heart failure
- infectious diseases
- other medical conditions
It is essential to know that hepatomegaly is a symptom, not a specific diagnosis, usually indicating an underlying medical problem. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment depend on finding the specific cause. If you or someone you know has an enlarged liver or related symptoms, you must seek medical attention for a thorough evaluation and diagnosis.
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