Cirrhosis Support Group
Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease, most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C. Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infections, and a poor long term outcome. Liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can stop or delay further progression and...
I took my blood pressure today. It was 126 over 84. It used to be higher when I was drinking. Now at this point I am convinced that at minimum I have a swollen liver. Why? I feel a pressure at times just at the base of my sternum. I would swear that I had some swelling of some sorts. Anyhow, do those numbers look okay? I read a bit about portal hypertension. If there was any constricting wouldn't it lower your blood pressure, or would the back up have a reverse effect.
Maybe I started a good thread. I hope I can bring something to the table. Just trying to wear myself out so i can sleep.
Good night..
Maybe I started a good thread. I hope I can bring something to the table. Just trying to wear myself out so i can sleep.
Good night..
If the liver is enlarged, it will come downward to meet your fingertips and will be recognizable."
This was the best lay-speak I could find on palpating the liver.
Self palpation of the liver is difficult because your midsection needs to be completely relaxed. Also google rectus muscle for exact location.
Please dont press on your eyeball until you feel your liver !!!
My quoted procedure from wiki assumes
the upper right quadrant "rectus" musculature.
If you just google "rectus muscle"...it is all related to eye structure.
IF you can find your abdominal "sixpack"...it is the center band of horizontal muscle. Mines a "twopack" these days lol.