The liver is known as the master organ of the body. No other organ of the body does such varied functions as the liver. The liver is a pretty robust organ and able to regenerate the lost part to a great extent. If the liver is damaged and unable to function properly it leads to other problems and most of the organs in the body are affected. These problems can be seemingly simple ones like constipation, chronic gastritis, morning sickness, etc or it could be serious disorders like be jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis and Hepatomegaly, all of which are potentially serious and even fatal.
A fully grown adult liver is about the size of a football. Some times due to some causes the liver becomes enlarged and it is known as Hepato-megaly. Liver enlargement could be caused by many factors such as alcoholism, hepatitis, cancer, Amoebiasis, etc. The symptoms are mild in the beginning and hard to detect unless investigation like Sonography or CAT scan is done.
HEPATIC
Liver enlargement needs prompt medical attention. The cause of the hepatic enlargement should be identified and treatment should be started accordingly. Hepatitis is caused by a virus and can be categorized into acute and chronic. If the Hepatitis continues for more than six months it is termed as Chronic Hepatitis. Chronic Hepatitis is caused by treatment failures of Acute Hepatitis. The symptoms of chronic hepatitis are mild in comparison to acute hepatitis. Certain medications also have a adverse action on the liver, especially anti-fungal like Ketoconazole, anti TB medicines like Rifampicin and Pyrazinamide.
The symptoms of Alcoholic Hepatomegaly includes water in abdomen, bleeding from veins in the esophagus, an enlarged spleen, high blood pressure in the liver, changes in mental function, coma and kidney failure. The first step is complete absistence from alcohol. Treatment includes change in diet to reduce the workload on the liver. Medication and intensive hospital care will be needed to manage the complication associated with liver damage.
Indian Gooseberry is one of the most precious gifts of nature to mankind. Indian Gooseberry is loaded with Vitamin C and many trace elements. It is one of the best Hepatic tonics and is especially effective in Liver Enlargements. It has found acceptance in all forms of herbal treatment as a liver rejuvenator. Ayurveda the Indian pharmacopeia, Unani the Arabic pharmacopeia, and ancient Chinese texts extols the benefits of Indian Gooseberry. Indian Gooseberry is also a very good Anti-oxidants taking care of free radicals and preventing them from causing any cell damage.
Indian Gooseberry Treats Liver Enlargement HEPATIC
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