How to treat enlarged liver

Any disease causing enlargement of the liver, should be treated under medical supervision. On their own can only support the body and speed recovery. So the first thing you should do if you suspect hepatomegaly is to visit a therapist. He will prescribe the tests and examinations that will help to identify the cause of enlargement of the liver.

If hepatomegaly is caused by hepatitis, you should focus on treatment of the underlying disease. Traditional medicine is only an aid, but, nevertheless, some recipes promote early recovery of the liver both in terms of features and in terms of size.Mix equal proportions of mint, St. John's wort, immortelle and motherwort. 2 tablespoons of the mixture brew tea in half-liter jar. Allow to stand for 40 minutes, then strain the infusion. Daily dose of 100 ml. So as to take the infusion need half an hour before meals, divide the daily dose into a number of meals.

If the liver is enlarged as a result of intoxication, infection or dehydration, you should again eliminate the cause before proceeding to the treatment of hepatomegaly. When the underlying disease is cured, it is necessary to purge the liver. To do this, take a Cup of oats (not flakes!) and put in a pan, after washing it with warm water. Add three tablespoons of crushed leaves, cranberries and 2 tablespoons of birch buds or leaves. Pour into the container of 4 litres of water and leave the mixture in a cool place during the day. In another pan, mix the crushed rose hips (one glass) and 200 ml of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add 2 tablespoons of knotweed. Boil this mixture for another 15 minutes, then let stand for about an hour. Strain the infusions of both pans and mix them. The resulting tool should be stored in the refrigerator. It must be heated, take half an hour before meals, gradually increasing the dose from 50 ml to 150 ml after 10 days, the liver will be purified and reduced in size. Should refrain from meat products at the time of treatment.

If hepatomegaly is caused by leukemia or the metastasis of the tumor, any folk remedies can harm. Follow the advice of a doctor who will probably prescribe medication to support the liver (e.g. "Essentiale").

Whatever the cause of hepatomegaly, in order to avoid complications, you should follow a diet. Limit fats and trudnosmyvaemye carbohydrates, avoid fried foods and flour products. Eat small portions 5-6 times a day, preferably boiled or steamed food.