Hi there this is my first post...18 months ago I was diagnosed with and enlarged/fatty liver after going to the doctors with yellow tinge to my eyes and upper right sided pain...the doctor did some bloods and based on those sent me for an abdo scan which she told me showed an enlarged liver...I had no follow up or advise really so I’ve just kind of been carry on as normal as doctor didn’t seem bothered, the pain did eventually subside and my eyes seemed to go back to how they were before again too.
Over the last month I’ve been experiencing yellowy tinge to eyes again and liver pain again but this time I am also having pain on my left side too, it’s the same pain I feel on my right, I’ve read up and apparently enlarged liver can be connected to enlarged spleen?? I will make another appointment at the doctors but I can’t say I’m not worried, I’m 37 with 4 children who depend on me so I want to be healthy for them...I don’t drink(never have) so it’s not alcohol related and although I’m a bit overweight, I’m pretty active and since the pain started this time and I’ve looked into what I should be doing I’ve been taking milk thistle and turmeric and having a low fat diet, I’ve lost about 10lb so far but the pain is still there and eyes still yellowy...how long should it take to shrink my liver so it stops these horrible symptoms? Many thanks x
Hi Emzhatton, I wouldn't worry too much but you need to go back to the Dr for sure. Ask him to check your bloods again and another ultrasound, ask if your liver enzymes are normal on your blood results. Only the Dr can tell you about your spleen, I've had pain in my upper left side too and it was bowel related, other than that I can't really advise only speculate. As for how long it will take to shrink your liver, how long is a piece of string? 🤔 we're all different,it depends what's causing it and what steps we're taking to help it. You are doing the right thing in losing weight though it can only help. The milk thistle...thats a controversial one! The British liver trust don't advise taking this as I'm sure they will be along to tell you shortly 😁. All the best to you, let us know how you get on at the docs.
Stacie. Xxx
Thanks for your reply! Yes I’m definitely off to the docs again xx this all flared up after a course of strong antibiotics so wondering if that’s irritated or inflamed my liver again or more? I’m doing everything I can diet and exercise wise so fingers crossed I can reverse things xx