Can you feel your liver yourself when lying down flat?
Under normal circumstances, one cannot directly feel the liver when lying flat. The specific analysis is as follows:
The liver is located within the abdominal cavity, near the gastrointestinal tract and spleen, and is protected by the rib cage, making it inaccessible to direct palpation. Even if the liver becomes abnormal—such as in conditions like hepatomegaly or cirrhosis—which may cause abdominal swelling or discomfort, the liver still cannot be directly felt. Therefore, one cannot directly palpate the liver when lying down. If you experience symptoms of liver discomfort or suspect a liver condition, it is recommended to promptly visit a正规 hospital for medical evaluation, including blood tests, CT scans, liver biopsies, and other necessary examinations to avoid delays in diagnosis and potentially serious consequences.
It is advisable to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, reduce alcohol consumption, limit intake of high-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar foods, eat more whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, and engage in appropriate physical exercise to strengthen overall health.