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Hepatomegaly Diet

Hepatomegaly refers to a condition that causes the liver to swell beyond its normal size. This disease has many possible causes including over consumption of alcohol, congestive heart failure, leukemia, hepatitis A or B and even mononucleosis. Diet therapy is one possible treatment option for Hepatomegaly but should be based on a doctor's recommendation.

  1. Basic Diet

    • In addition to drinking lots of fluids, individuals with Hepatomegaly may benefit from a liver-disease diet. This includes high carbohydrate intake, moderate fat intake and restricted protein and salt intake. Depending on the cause of the Hepatomegaly, patients may benefit from a low-fat diet, which limits fat and cholesterol consumption.

    What to Avoid

    • Individuals with Hepatomegaly may be advised to avoid alcohol and replace it with plenty of non-alcoholic fluids such as water. Also, acetaminophen and aspirin should not be taken, and most supplements should be avoided unless directed by a doctor. Finally, Hepatomegaly diets typically limit foods high in vitamin A, such as egg yolks, dairy and fish oil.

    Supplements and Medications

    • Doctors may advise Hepatomegaly patients to take supplements of vitamin B, including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12. In addition, doctors may prescribe or recommend an oral antihistamine for symptomatic itching. Patients should make sure to take all other medications as directed by their doctors.

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