Which diseases cause both an enlarged liver and psychosis?
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Diseases which cause both an enlarged liver and psychosis are some Cancers like Some types of leukaemia, lymphoma, Multiple myeloma and some genetic diseases like Hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, Glycogen storage diseases, Gaucher's disease. Along with this Porphyria also causes both enlarged liver and psychosis. A porphyria is a group of diseases in which material called porphyrins build up, badly affecting the skin or nervous system. The variants that affect the nervous system are also known as acute porphyria and their symptoms are rapid in onset and last a short time. Symptoms of an attack include abdominal pain, chest pain, constipation, fever, high blood pressure , vomiting, and high heart rate. Complications may include paralysis, liver enlarges, psychosis, low blood sodium levels, and seizures. Attacks may be increased due to alcohol, smoking, hormonal changes, fasting, stress.