what size is the average liver.?

My husband drinks alot. He had a physical and the DR said his liver is enlarged 2 or 3 cm. Is 2 or 3 cm alot for a liver? What size are they to begin with?

2008-01-03T16:36:47Z

while the Dr was feeling his abdoman, he said do you drink,. Hubby said yeah a bit.. I laughed and said ALOT! Dr said I can tell it is only enlarged about 2 or 3 cm. Hubby took that as he has ALOT of time...

2008-01-03T16:37:30Z

and he WONT quit!

Bob H2008-01-03T14:25:24Z

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What's the difference, depends how big he is. If it's enlarged, it's getting or is cirrhotic. Cirrosis is about the end, but I quit in time abd it repaired over time.

Anonymous2008-01-03T15:36:09Z

If they noticed enlargement then he is in trouble. He needs to get treatment.