February 11, 2008

Swollen liver:

Swollen liver and the causes of the swollen liver

The enlargement of the stomach due to inflammation is called the liver swelling. That is why the liver swelling is also called as the enlarged liver. The liver swelling is very painful and a lot of liver disorders are related to this disease. The most common reason of the liver swelling is the infection in the liver. The other reason for the liver swelling is the liquor or alcohol consumption. The liver swelling is also caused by the chronic liver disorder and the immune disorders. The main infections that causes the liver swelling is Hepatitis A and B. the swelling in the liver can also be caused at the time of pregnancy. It could also be the result of some internal injury or bleeding. The liver swelling can also be caused by the HIV/AIDS virus. The symptoms of the liver infection vary at times.

The treatment for the liver swelling:

The medication of the liver swelling generally depends upon the cause of the swelling. For example if the liver swelling is caused by the infection, or by the alcohol than the swelling is method of treatment is to heal the infection. And the swelling automatically slows down. But, if the swelling is caused by the cancer or leukemia than the treatment is different than, that of the swelling caused by the infection.

What to do if you are suffering from the liver swelling:

If the prescribed symptoms are evident than it is more advisable to consult a doctor if you are suffering from the liver cancer. It can be difficult and also dangerous to treat the liver infection at home. Although the liver swelling is not a serious problem but the pain which you have to suffer makes the swelling unbearable. The stomach can turn ugly because at the time of swelling the stomach is enlarged. It usually takes two to three days to the liver to be healed if it is caused by the infection, but it can take more time if it is caused by some other reason.

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