What causes hepatomegaly with fatty and renal parenchymal changes?
Patient: My mother is 60 years old. Recently she went for ultrasound as she was feeling symptoms of prostrate enlargement. The ultrasound revealed that she has Hepatomegaly++ with mild fatty and Renal parenchymal changes and also slightly echogenic mass lesion measuring 8.3*7.1 cms in the urinary bladder  The doc advised for cystoscopy/CT scan for further evaluation. she never had blood in her urine etc. Her Uterus is absent. Doctor: Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.There are many causes of hepatomegaly or so called  liver enlargement and treatment depends on exact cause.  if this is caused by diet, obesity and diabetes then dietary and lifestyle changes will be beneficial in every case. Alcohol and viral hepatitis are most common causes and in this case medical evaluation is required.You can also get alcoholic liver disease from drinking lots of alcohol. It can even show up after a short period of heavy drinking, other causes are obesity and hepatitis B and C.If you have alcoholic liver disease and you are a heavy drinker, quitting is the most important thing you can do. Eat a balanced and healthy diet and get regular exercise. Limit high-carb foods such as bread, grits, rice, potatoes, and corn. And cut down on drinks with lots of sugar like sports drinks and juice.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.