What is liver abscess?
A liver abscess is a localized collection of pus that is surrounded by swelling due to inflammation of the area. Abscesses occur when an area of tissue becomes infected and the body's immune system tries to fight it. Some symptoms include, chest pain, clay colored bowel movements, and dark urine.
How do members experience liver abscess?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with liver abscess*
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Top treatments taken by people for liver abscess*
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Who has liver abscess on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 11 |
Talk to people with liver abscess
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