Liver Abscess Treatment
A liver abscess is a pus-filled mass inside the liver caused by parasites (amoebic liver abscess from Entamoeba histolytica) or bacteria (pyogenic liver abscess). Patients typically present with high spiking fever with chills, right upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite, jaundice, and significant weight loss.
Dr. Majethiya Jalpesh provides thorough ultrasound and CT correlation, liver function testing, targeted intravenous antibiotic and anti-amoebic therapy, and continuous monitoring to eliminate infection and protect liver parenchyma.
Key Highlights & Conditions Treated
- Amoebic liver abscesses (Entamoeba histolytica)
- Pyogenic bacterial liver abscesses (single and multiple)
- High fever with chills and right upper quadrant pain
- Hepatomegaly and localized intercostal tenderness
- Prevention of abscess rupture into peritoneal or pleural cavity
- Targeted intravenous antimicrobial therapy
- Blood culture and liver function monitoring
- Comprehensive post-treatment hepatic recovery guidance
Why Choose Dr. Majethiya Jalpesh?
MS (General Surgery) with 11+ years of surgical experience in Ahmedabad. Offering advanced keyhole minimally invasive surgery, painless laser treatment, and fast post-op recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
High fever with chills, persistent pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, and tenderness when the ribs are tapped.
Small amoebic abscesses (<5 cm) without risk of rupture can often be treated successfully with targeted anti-amoebic and antibiotic medications under close ultrasound monitoring.
A large abscess can rupture into the peritoneal cavity causing life-threatening peritonitis, or into the chest cavity causing empyema and severe respiratory distress.
Drink filtered or boiled water, avoid unhygienic street food, wash raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and practice good hand hygiene before meals.