Hepatomegaly is a disease caused by the enlargement of the size of the liver over its normal size. This condition can be triggered by diseases in the liver or outside the liver. Causes of the emergence of these various conditions, such as:
Bacterial infections and parasites
Various heart abnormalities, such as congestive heart failure
Cancer, such as blood cancer, lymphoma, and others
Genetic disorders,
Alcoholic liver disease or Alcoholic liver disease due to excessive alcohol consumption can lead to fat accumulation in the liver.
Diseases included in alcoholic liver disease include alcohol hepatitis, alcoholic fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a disturbance in metabolic processes due to certain lifestyle.
Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E.
In diagnosing hepatomegaly, the doctor will perform a direct physical examination, especially in the abdomen, integrated medical interviews, medical history checks, and supporting medical tests (such as biopsy, blood tests, X-ray, CT-Scan, etc.). After that, treatment and treatment will be adjusted to the cause of the emergence of hepatomegaly.
Some of the things you can do to speed up the healing process are by:
Maintain ideal weight
Not drinking alcohol
Regular exercise
Implement a healthy diet, by:
Add vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to your diet
Consumption of low-calorie foods, such as fish
Consumption of healthy snacks, such as bananas, boiled eggs, asparagus, oatmeal, fat-free milk
Manage stress wisely
Regular consultation with your doctor can help the healing process and monitor your health condition
I hope this helps.
