I always said i wouldn't wanna live a long life, most probably live till the age of 50? Today, i know what may be the reasons that can contribute to my "wish".HA!
I was out to look for rubbing alcohol just now. But since i'm already out, i feel i might as well just go for a medical examination that is required for the employment. Guess what? after pressing my abdominal for a while, the doctor told me this...
doc: "have you ever been told that you have enlarged liver?"
me: "err..... no."
me: "is it due to some kind of illness?"
doc: "we cant be sure what is the cause of it, therefore I cant actually give you any info"
me: so what do i need to do about this enlarged liver issue?
doc: we recommend you to go for a scan.... well, ours are around 90+ dollars, so is rather expensive. You may also visit any of the polyclinics to get it done? it may be much more cheaper...........................
after googling it....enlarged liver may not be a joke eh~ The info stated below are what i have found.
About Enlarged Liver
"Enlarged liver is often referred to as hepatomegaly. It is not a disease in itself. Rather, it is a probable symptom of some health conditions like cancer, congestive heart or hepatitis. Usually, enlarged liver does not show any symptoms, mainly because liver does not have any nerves. In cases when the liver becomes excessively large, pain is experienced when the abdomen is touched. Some discomfort arises when the liver puts pressure on the surrounding organs and nerves due to enlargement."
Causes of enlarged liver
"... causes of enlarged liver are viral infection like hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, iron deposition in liver, heavy consumption of alcohol. Serious ailments like diabetes, tuberculosis, liver cancer, congestive heart failure or leukemia can be some other causes of enlarged liver. Inadequate diet and side effects of some drugs are other factors that can lead to enlarged liver...... People who consume excessive alcohol for a prolonged duration are at the highest risk of developing enlarged liver. Other risk factors are abnormally high level of cholesterol, excessive weight gain and uncontrolled sugar levels. Even sharing needles or injecting or snorting of narcotic drugs may give rise to enlarged liver."
Well, for this period, think i cannot consume any alcoholic drinks liao. (but i also didn't drink alot leh) Maybe till i have gone for a thorough checkup, or when liver finally revert back to the original state? else, i shouldn't touch them. =/
i wonder is vomiting actually a sign to it?
me: so what do i need to do about this enlarged liver issue?
doc: we recommend you to go for a scan.... well, ours are around 90+ dollars, so is rather expensive. You may also visit any of the polyclinics to get it done? it may be much more cheaper...........................
after googling it....enlarged liver may not be a joke eh~ The info stated below are what i have found.
About Enlarged Liver
"Enlarged liver is often referred to as hepatomegaly. It is not a disease in itself. Rather, it is a probable symptom of some health conditions like cancer, congestive heart or hepatitis. Usually, enlarged liver does not show any symptoms, mainly because liver does not have any nerves. In cases when the liver becomes excessively large, pain is experienced when the abdomen is touched. Some discomfort arises when the liver puts pressure on the surrounding organs and nerves due to enlargement."
Causes of enlarged liver
"... causes of enlarged liver are viral infection like hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, iron deposition in liver, heavy consumption of alcohol. Serious ailments like diabetes, tuberculosis, liver cancer, congestive heart failure or leukemia can be some other causes of enlarged liver. Inadequate diet and side effects of some drugs are other factors that can lead to enlarged liver...... People who consume excessive alcohol for a prolonged duration are at the highest risk of developing enlarged liver. Other risk factors are abnormally high level of cholesterol, excessive weight gain and uncontrolled sugar levels. Even sharing needles or injecting or snorting of narcotic drugs may give rise to enlarged liver."
Well, for this period, think i cannot consume any alcoholic drinks liao. (but i also didn't drink alot leh) Maybe till i have gone for a thorough checkup, or when liver finally revert back to the original state? else, i shouldn't touch them. =/
i wonder is vomiting actually a sign to it?
