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8. Enlargement of the Liver (Hepatomegaly)

The liver sits above the stomach and intestines and below the diaphragm. An enlarged liver is a symptom of a disease, such as hemochromatosis, rather than a condition in itself. A large percentage of people with excess iron develop hepatomegaly, the medical term for an enlarged liver. The individual may experience no other signs indicating an enlarged liver other than abdominal pain. If they develop liver disease, however, they may have nausea and vomiting, extreme fatigue, and jaundice.

Unveiling the Silent Signs of Hemochromatosis baytunc / Getty Images

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