Hepatosplenomegaly (HPM) is a condition in which both the liver and spleen swell beyond their regular size. It occurs due to a number of reasons such as acute hepatitis, obesity, alcohol consumption, liver cancer, malaria, etc. The symptoms include pain, swelling, fatigue, tenderness, fever, and jaundice.
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Why my brother gets jaundice every year during summer?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother has jaundice, and it is occurring every year during summer. He feels very low and lazy, and his body becomes yellow. He is experiencing weakness and swelling on face and across his ankle. He also has a fever. We do not know why he gets sick every year. In addition to that, h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and the investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you have posted. He has the following problems: Low platelet count of 40,000. Iron-deficiency anemia. Hepatospleenomegaly. Raised serum bilirubin and mild e... Read Full »
Is a liver transplant needed for hepatosplenomegaly with parenchymal liver disease?
Query: Hi doctor, I received a diagnosis from a hospital as mild hepatosplenomegaly with the liver parenchymal disease. There is moderate free fluid in the abdomen, and also, the surgeon advised for a liver transplant. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I write down the problem list for you and my understanding. -You have got a chronic liver disease, the cause of which is still not established. -And you have got water in the tummy, which is a sign of liver failure. -Esophageal varices, which are low risk, y... Read Full »
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