LIVER ABSCESS

Liver Abscess — Signs and Symptoms 👇

🩸 Liver Abscess Overview

A liver abscess is a localized collection of pus within the liver, caused by infection — usually bacterial (pyogenic) or amoebic (Entamoeba histolytica).

⚠️ Common Signs and Symptoms

🧍‍♀️ General Symptoms

Fever and chills (often high-grade)

Malaise and fatigue

Loss of appetite

Weight loss

🏥 Local (Liver-related) Symptoms

Right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain

Dull, aching, sometimes referred to right shoulder (due to diaphragm irritation)

Tender hepatomegaly (painful enlarged liver on examination)

Jaundice (in some cases)

Nausea and vomiting

🦠 Amoebic Liver Abscess Specific Signs

Usually in young adult males

History of dysentery or amoebic infection

Single large abscess, often in right lobe of liver

Milder jaundice compared to bacterial abscess

🧫 Pyogenic (Bacterial) Liver Abscess Specific Signs

Elderly or diabetics more affected

Often multiple abscesses

High fever with chills and rigors

Marked leukocytosis (↑ WBC count)

⚠️ Complications (if untreated)

Rupture into pleural cavity, peritoneum, or pericardium

Septicemia (blood infection)

Empyema (pus in pleural space)

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