Having Nausea, Vomiting Sensation And Tightness And Burning Sensation In Abdomen. Ultrasound Showed Mild Hepatomegaly. Advise?

Posted on Sun, 5 May 2013

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Question : Hi,
I am 35 yrs women. recently i have underwent abdominal ultasound which shows mild Hepatomegaly .Moreover, I have nausea,vomiting sensation and feeling tighteness at upper side of left abdominal also feel burning sensation in abdomen,
Pls advice

thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.

Can I have the complete report of the ultrasound scan?

Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (13 minutes later)

yes,
it says liver is enlarged in size about 1.4 cm.No local lesion seen. hepatobiliary is normal
Both kidneys are normal
Retroperitoneum normal
uterus is normal

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

scan 5 is showing normal liver
scan 1,2,3,4 are showing enlarged liver .These two are different US.

Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (28 hours later)

Hi,
The most likely cause for mild hepatomegaly is fatty liver. Blood glucose and lipid profile test may be done for evaluation.

The burning sensation could be due to acid peptic disease. Antacid medications may be taken for relief.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar