Liver
The liver is the largest glandular organ in the human body. It is one of the extensions of the gastrointestinal tube. It weighs about one kilogram and a half. It is located on the right side of the abdominal cavity below the diaphragm. It plays an important role in metabolism and a number of other functions such as detoxification, Regulate blood sugar, and composition of yellow matter.
Hepatomegaly
Liver hypertrophy is an increase in the volume of the liver to be greater than its normal size, and liver enlargement can not be considered a disease in itself, but a sign of a health problem in the body.
Symptoms of liver enlargement
- Feeling of fullness and fullness.
- Abdominal pain or discomfort in the liver area.
- Jaundice or yolk.
- Fatigue, and general weakness.
- Feeling nauseous.
- Weight loss.
Causes of liver enlargement
- Problems with metabolism.
- The presence of tumors inside the liver, or outside it extends to affect the liver.
- Cases of inflammation or increased liver fat.
- Viral infection.
- Genetic diseases increase the building of fats and proteins.
- Problems with blood flow.
Methods of Diagnosis of Liver Enlargement
- Clinical examination.
- Blood analysis for the detection of liver enzymes; to ensure the effectiveness of the liver in the performance of its functions.
- Magnetic imaging.
Treatment of liver hypertrophy
The treatment of liver inflation depends on the underlying cause, but is mostly treated with the use of chemical drugs, and if the cause of inflation is the behaviors of the individual, or lifestyle is not correct, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, it should be corrected and try to avoid such behaviors, Ignoring liver hypertrophy can result in liver failure, so it is important to check with your doctor about the cause of inflation and take action to stop this.
It is possible to rely on herbs to contribute to the treatment of liver hypertrophy, by boiling four sheets of artichoke in a liter of water, and then natural honey, and drink the patient of this drink on a daily basis in the morning morning for twelve days, Hepatomegaly.
Fatty liver hyperplasia
This type of hepatic hyperplasia is the presence of excess fat in the liver, which accounts for between five to ten percent of the total weight of the liver, and this type of hepatic hyperactivity of silent diseases in general, has no symptoms, especially if the inflation in its stages First, in its advanced stages, the patient may feel nausea, fatigue, and weakness.