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What Causes Liver Enlargement?

My father's liver is enlarged. It is traced just today. He is a hard working and a very thin person. But recently he is feeling bit sick, but doing normal work. He does not have diabetic or jaundice. I am worried. What it could be , that made his liver enlarged? Is it possible that liver enlargment can be happen for minor problem or diet problem? He is 63 years old.
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Gastroenterologist, Surgical 's  Response
Hi,
Get a ultrasound of the liver and blood liver function test done.
There is a high possibility of it being enlarged due fatty liver.
Regards
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What Causes Liver Enlargement?

Hi, Get a ultrasound of the liver and blood liver function test done. There is a high possibility of it being enlarged due fatty liver. Regards