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What Is The Treatment For Liver Enlargement And Rib Cage Pain?
i had my liver enlarge as seen twice already thru ultrasound,the result say hepatomegally,i had that before my gallbladder remove last 2008.i am a type 2 diabetic,hypertension had taken for meds for maintenance.i been experiencing pain on my left in rib cage for the 3 weels it was on and off but now its contstant and i feel also pain on my chest and numb n pain of my left arm.
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
hi.
thanks for posting query.
insufficient history.
further evaluation needed.
have following blood tests
1. Blood routine test
2. liver function test
3. HepB and HepC serology
4. HbA1c
diabetes may also cause neuropathy which is causing numbness and pain.
your advised to strictly control blood glucose.
Pure edible olive oil ingestion once daily ( 2tsp) before breakfast early in morning may help.
wish you good and sound health
regards
DR Tayyab Malik
thanks for posting query.
insufficient history.
further evaluation needed.
have following blood tests
1. Blood routine test
2. liver function test
3. HepB and HepC serology
4. HbA1c
diabetes may also cause neuropathy which is causing numbness and pain.
your advised to strictly control blood glucose.
Pure edible olive oil ingestion once daily ( 2tsp) before breakfast early in morning may help.
wish you good and sound health
regards
DR Tayyab Malik
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