Why does liver abscess not ache?

summary

Liver abscess refers to the accumulation of single or multiple purulent substances in the liver parenchyma. We must pay attention to the purulent lesions of the liver caused by bacteria, fungi or amoeba histolytica. If not actively treated, the mortality rate can be as high as 10% - 30%. So below we'll take a look at why liver abscess doesn't hurt? What about it?

Why does liver abscess not ache?

First: fever and hepatomegaly are the most common signs, and there is no need for a palpable mass. Tenderness in the middle and upper abdomen and palpable or non palpable mass suggest involvement of the left lobe of the liver. The respiratory sounds in the right basal lung area were decreased, and the imaging examination might have atelectasis and effusion. Pleural or hepatic fricative sounds may be associated with diaphragmatic stimulation or inflammation of Glisson's capsule.

Second, advances in imaging technology have reduced the mortality of liver abscesses. Various imaging techniques have different advantages and limitations in their diagnostic utility.

Third: appendicitis is the main cause of liver abscess. With the improvement of diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis, the frequency of appendicitis as the cause of liver abscess has been reduced to 10%. Biliary tract disease is now the most common cause of bacterial liver abscess (PLA). Bile obstruction makes bacteria spread; Cholelithiasis, obstructive diseases and congenital diseases are common stimulating factors.

matters needing attention

If the recent unexplained fatigue, anorexia, fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, discomfort and other symptoms, we must be vigilant, is likely to be liver abscess, should be timely to the hospital. The prevention of bacterial liver abscess should first improve the health quality of the body, enhance resistance, eat more high protein, high calorie, rich in vitamins and dietary fiber food. At the same time, we should pay close attention to the treatment of bacterial liver abscess, such as hepatolithiasis, acute suppurative obstructive cholangitis, abdominal infection, intestinal infection, etc.