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Aurora_Bell
Sep 30, 2011, 06:01 AM
Basically the title sums it up. Can H. Pylori cause a swollen liver? Regular liver number is 12, was swollen to 22 if that helps.

J_9
Sep 30, 2011, 06:10 AM
Sorry hun, but no.

Here is a reputable website I'd like you to look at.

H. pylori infection: Complications - MayoClinic.com (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/h-pylori/DS00958/DSECTION=complications)

J_9
Sep 30, 2011, 06:11 AM
And another one for the enlarged liver.

Enlarged liver: Causes - MayoClinic.com (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/enlarged-liver/DS00638/DSECTION=causes)

Aurora_Bell
Sep 30, 2011, 06:27 AM
J,can your liver ever swell for no apparent reason and then go back to normal?

J_9
Sep 30, 2011, 06:32 AM
There has to be a reason Bella. Something has to cause this to happen. It's a cause and effect kind of thing.

Aurora_Bell
Sep 30, 2011, 06:40 AM
Would a gallbaldder issue cause this? I'm sorry just trying to wrap my head around all of this. I sent you the list of tests done on the other spot.

J_9
Sep 30, 2011, 06:42 AM
I hope I helped with this link... Most common cause of enlarged liver in caucasians.

Hemochromatosis - PubMed Health (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001368/)

Aurora_Bell
Sep 30, 2011, 06:52 AM
Had to spread the rep, but yes thank you. Very informative. Thanks for your help J!

J_9
Sep 30, 2011, 06:53 AM
I hope it's just hemochromatosis. The best treatment for this is blood donation!

J_9
Sep 30, 2011, 06:58 AM
I hope it's just hemochromatosis. The best treatment for this is blood donation!

Well, looking back, it all depends on if it's primary or secondary hemochromatosis.

Bella, hun, I've got to get to bed. Just finished 3 shifts in a row and have 3 more to go before I have a day off. I'll keep checking in though.

Love you! Smoochies!

Aurora_Bell
Sep 30, 2011, 07:07 AM
Love you too! Sleep well. We'll talk soon. Xoxo <3