Basic Info
Symptoms
Fever, chills; Nausea, vomiting; Pain in right upper abdomen; Loss of appetite; Unintentional weight loss; Weakness; ...
Causes
There are many potential causes of liver abscesses. They can be caused by an abdominal infection such as appendicitis...
Tests
Blood culture shows bacteria - this occurs in about half of the patients with pyogenic liver abscess; Liver enzymes (...
Treatments
The treatment usually consists of surgical or percutaneous (through the skin, with a needle) drainage of the abscess....
Prevention
Prompt treatment of abdominal and other infections may reduce the risk of developing a liver abscess. Many cases are ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if any symptoms of this disorder develop. Also call if severe abdominal pain, confusio...
Basic Info