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    Also known as: Also known as, hepatomegaly

    A liver that is larger in size than normal.

    Common Causes

    Enlarged liver is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

    • Side effects of medications such as acetaminophen, statins, antibiotics, methotrexate
    • Toxins such as poisonous mushrooms, aflatoxins, alcohol, arsenic, carbon tetrachloride
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    Treatment

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    See a doctor if you notice:
    • Fatigue, weakness and significant weight loss
    See a doctor immediately if you notice:
    • Symptoms after accidentally or intentionally overdosing on paracetamol
    • Persistent fever, vomiting or severe abdominal pain
    • Skin turns yellow
    Self-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:
    • Moderation of alcohol consumption
    • Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet
    • Exercise regularly
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    Specialist

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    Primary care physician: Specializes in the acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health.

    Gastroenterologist: Specializes in the digestive system and its disorders.

    Hepatologist: Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to liver, the biliary tree, the gallbladder and the pancreas.

    Oncologist: Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

    Surgeon: Specializes in performing medical operations.

    Infectious disease specialist: Specializes in dealing with the diagnosis, control and treatment of infections.

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  1. An enlarged liver is one that's bigger than normal. The medical term is hepatomegaly (hep-uh-toe-MEG-uh-le). Rather than a disease, an enlarged liver is a sign of an underlying problem, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.
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