<human>: HiRespected sir                      my queri is during my granny(48 years old) routine health checkup it is confirmed in ultrsonics that her liver is enlarged with size 16.5 cm with some echotexture what are the reasons behind this enlargement and is their any life threatining issue with this enlarged liver give me the complete details of my queries.                           Thanking u sir
<bot>: Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Enlarged liver with increased echo texture may be due to following causes:1. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease2. Alcohol intake3. Initial stages of Hepatitis B and C4. Autoimmune liver disease5. May be Chat Doctor.  Enlarged liver is very initial stage of this disease as c.f. and is reversible most of the time. However, if it persists for a longer period of time it may lead to hepatitis and then cirrhosis. So I will advise you to get evaluated for the same. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.