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How do you feel if your liver is enlarged?

What does it feel like when your liver swells?

Most people feel it as a dull, throbbing sensation in the upper right abdomen. Liver pain can also feel like a stabbing sensation that takes your breath away. Sometimes this pain is accompanied by swelling, and occasionally people feel radiating liver pain in their back or in their right shoulder blade.

What are the first signs of a bad liver?

If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, the may include:

  • Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
  • Abdominal pain and swelling.
  • Swelling in the legs and ankles.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Dark urine color.
  • Pale stool color.
  • Chronic fatigue.
  • Nausea or vomiting.

How do I know if my liver is inflamed?

Common symptoms of liver inflammation

  1. Abdominal swelling, distention or bloating.
  2. Diarrhea.
  3. Discolored urine and stool.
  4. Fatigue.
  5. Headache.
  6. Itchy skin.
  7. Joint pain.
  8. Loss of appetite.

How can I feel the size of my liver?

Liver: Palpation

  1. Place your right hand on the patient's abdomen in the right lower quadrant. Gently move up to the right upper quadrant lateral to the rectus muscle. …
  2. If the liver is enlarged, it will come downward to meet your fingertips and will be recognizable.

Can you feel your liver by pressing?

Your liver is a triangular organ. It's located below your diaphragm, under the lower edge of your right ribcage. You may have an enlarged liver if your doctor can feel it during a physical exam. A typical liver can't be felt with your fingers.

What can be mistaken for liver pain?

It is important to note that liver pain is often mistaken for right shoulder pain or back pain. It can be dull and throbbing, or it can be sharp and stabbing. If you are unsure, keep in mind that the liver is directly below the diaphragm on top of the stomach.

What are the signs your liver is not functioning properly?

Liver failure occurs when your liver isn't working well enough to perform its functions (for example, manufacturing bile and ridding the body of harmful substances). Symptoms include nausea, loss of appetite, and blood in the stool. Treatments include avoiding alcohol and avoiding certain foods.