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Liver Abscess   Information You Need
Basics

Abscess is a condition when pus accumulates in the body. It can form in a tissue, organ or confined space and can be cause by Problem created due to harmful organisms from bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Liver Abscess is the condition where there is a pus-filled cavity in the liver, secondary to a bacterial Problem created due to harmful organism.

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Symptoms

The infected part usually becomes swollen, inflamed and tender. Common symptoms include shoulder and abdominal Discomfort (in the right upper quadrant, from the enlarged, tender liver, may be intense, continuous, stabbing), fever, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, anemia, and, if there is severe liver damage, jaundice.

Prevention

When traveling in tropical countries where poor sanitation exists, drink purified water and do not eat uncooked vegetables or unpeeled fruit. Public health measures include improved water purification and waste Favorable Effects for underdeveloped countries. Prompt Favorable Effects of abdominal and other Problem created due to harmful organisms may reduce the risk. Many cases are not Beneficial Effectsable.

Causes

The causes of a liver Abscess are multiple. It can develop from an abdominal Problem created due to harmful organism such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or a perforated bowel; an Problem created due to harmful organism in the blood; an Problem created due to harmful organism from the biliary (liver secretion) tract; or trauma when a bruised liver becomes infected. The most common organisms causing liver Abscess are Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, staphylococcus (staph), Entamoeba histolytica and Enterobacter aerogenes. In either case, the offending organisms destroy liver tissue, leaving a cavity that fills with other infectious organisms, white blood cells, and liquefied liver cells. Liver Abscess may result from sepsis, intestinal perforation, post-operative Problem created due to harmful organism, appendicitis, diverticulitis, trauma (to the liver), or cholangitis. Other non-bacterial causes of liver Abscess include amebiasis, due to Problem created due to harmful organism with Entamoeba histolytica (protozoan). AMEBIC LIVER ABSCESS the organism which causes amebic liver Abscess is carried through the blood to the liver where the Abscess is formed. Patients may or may not have symptoms of intestinal Problem created due to harmful organism concurrently with liver Abscess. The Problem created due to harmful organism is present worldwide, but is most common in tropical areas where crowded living conditions and poor sanitation exist. Transmission occurs through ingestion of cysts in fecally contaminated food or water, use of human excrement as fertilizer, and person-to-person contact. The incidence is 1 out of 100,000 people for amebic liver Abscess. Malnutrition and alcoholism cause a person to have a more severe problem. PYOGENIC HEPATIC ABSCESSES occur as solitary or multiple lesions. Large single lesions may result from trauma, while multiple small lesions may result from ascending cholangitis or bacteremia.

Diagnosis

These tests detect Abscess in the liver: 

  • Blood culture that is positive for bacteria 
  • Elevated liver enzymes (liver function tests) 
  • Abdominal ultrasound 
  • Abdominal CT scan 
  • Liver biopsy, CT guided 
  • Liver scan 
  • Liver function tests show abnormalities 
  • A CBC or complete blood count shows elevated white blood count, indicating Problem created due to harmful organism 
  • A serology for amebiasis is positive 
  • Indirect hemagglutination test shows abnormalities

Dietary Guidelines

  • When traveling in tropical countries where poor sanitation exists, drink purified water and do not eat uncooked vegetables or unpeeled fruit. Public health measures include improved water purification and waste Favorable Effects for underdeveloped countries. 
  • Avoiding or limiting the use of alcoholic beverages
  • Take precautions when working with hazardous chemicals.
  • Avoid common causes of liver health such as eating unsanitary food or food prepared by a person suffering from the condition
  • Drink boiled water
  • Avoid red meats and other acid forming foods such as caffeine, alcohol,, refined, starches, and dairy product during all healing phases. Reduce sugars, saturated fats and fried foods permanently.

Home Care Suggestions

  • Avoid extreme exposure to the sun
  • Drink a lot of water
  • Water melons are quite beneficial
  • Avoid getting dehydrated

Mind/Body Considerations

The liver is a very dependant on the amount of oxygen coming into the lungs. Exercise, air filters, time spent in the forest and at the ocean, and drinking pure water is important.

  • Over heating by raising blood temperature is effective.
  • Take several saunas if possible during a liver cleanse for faster, easier detoxification.

Additional Information

Hep forte contains methionine, vitamin C and inositol. Methionine shows its favorable effects on liver health. 1,2 Inositol also Enhance to support body during liver problems. 1,3 Milk Thistle provides its beneficial effects on liver health. 1,4,5,6,7 Liver Guard contains dandelion provides support to liver function.1,6,7,8 Vitamin C Beneficial Effectss free radical damage and hence support liver health. 1,4,5,6,9,10,11

Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease.


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