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Treatment of Enlarged Liver!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture

Treatment of Enlarged Liver

Homeopathic Treatment of Enlarged Liver
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Enlarged Liver
Psychotherapy Treatment of Enlarged Liver
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Enlarged Liver
Surgical Treatment of Enlarged Liver
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Enlarged Liver
Other Treatment of Enlarged Liver
What is Enlarged Liver
Symptoms of Enlarged Liver
Causes of Enlarged Liver
Risk factors of Enlarged Liver
Complications of Enlarged Liver
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Enlarged Liver
Precautions & Prevention of Enlarged Liver
Treatment of Enlarged Liver

Homeopathic Treatment of Enlarged Liver

Homeopathic remedies improve the functioning of the liver and prevent further damage to the liver. Homeopathic medicines neutralize toxins and acts as a liver-friendly anti-oxidant, vitamin and mineral supplement. Some of the homeopathic remedies for enlarged liver or hepatomegaly are:

Bryonia
Mercurius
Podophyllum
Chelidonium
Carduus M

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Enlarged Liver

Acupuncture treatment at specific liver points and other associated points improves liver function and stabilizes size.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Enlarged Liver

In allopathic medicine, effective drug treatment of liver disease is very limited, and is often restricted to treating the symptoms and preventing the complications.

Surgical Treatment of Enlarged Liver

In some cases, surgical reversal of intestinal bypass for obesity is required.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Enlarged Liver

Eat fruits and vegetables
Avoid refined carbohydrates
Avoid junk food
Avoid sugar-sweetened drinks
Drink raw fruit and vegetable juices

What is Enlarged Liver?

Enlarged liver describes a liver that is larger than normal in size. A medical term for an enlarged liver is hepatomegaly. An enlarged liver is typically a sign of an underlying problem. A liver is a large, football-shaped organ found in the upper right portion of your abdomen.

Symptoms of Enlarged Liver

Abdominal pain
Fatigue
A feeling of fullness
Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
 

Causes of Enlarged Liver

Accumulation of fat in the liver cells
Tumors that start or spread to the liver
Blockage of the veins that drain the liver
Heart failure
Liver cancer

Risk factors of Enlarged Liver

Certain herbal supplements like black cohosh and mistletoe
Large doses of over-the-counter medicines
Infectious diseases like malaria and Q fever.
Hepatitis A, B and C
Drinking large amounts of alcohol

Complications of Enlarged Liver

Liver failure 

Diagnosis of Enlarged Liver

Diagnosis of enlarged liver consists of the following tests:

Physical examination
Blood tests – to determine your liver enzyme levels.
Imaging tests – CT scan and ultrasound
Liver biopsy – a sample of liver tissue is removed for testing

Precautions & Prevention of Enlarged Liver

Diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Maintain a healthy weight
Avoid alcohol
Do not smoke
Avoid contact with chemicals

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!

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