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Pain in liver side - #12515

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I am feeling really stressed out cause I’ve been dealing with this weird pain in my liver side for like, what, a month now? At first, it was just a dull ache, kinda like a nagging reminder that something's off, you know? But then last week it got sharper, and there were some days when I felt nauseous after eating too, which is super frustrating! I went to urgent care, and the doc said it might be just gas or something, but I can't shake that feeling that it could be more serious. I’ve tried to keep track of my eating habits, and I even cut back on fatty foods, but the pain in my liver side keeps coming back. Sometimes, it feels like a pressure point, and other times it's like a stabbing. Ugh, like there's no winning here! I got some blood tests done, and they said my liver enzymes were normal, but I still have this pain in my liver side. How can they say everything looks fine when I’m sitting here feeling like this? I don’t know what to make of this. Could there be something else going on that they’re missing? I just need some clarity, guys!

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If you’ve been experiencing pain on the right side near your liver and your liver enzymes are coming back normal, it doesn’t automatically dismiss the presence of a legitimate issue, even if it’s been labeled as just gas or digestion-related. Pain in this area can have various causes besides liver issues, like gallbladder problems such as gallstones which sometimes can cause pain similar to what you’re describing. Conditions like gastritis, peptic ulcers, or even musculoskeletal pain can sometimes present in this area too. Since you mentioned nausea after eating, it’s prudent to consider digestive tract issues when examining the causes. Sharp pain alongside nausea can sometimes indicate a condition like gallbladder inflammation. One way to assess these possibilities more thoroughly is an imaging study, like an abdominal ultrasound or possibly a CT scan, that can reveal if there’s anything visible going on with your liver, gallbladder, or surrounding structures. Further, keep an eye on the symptoms—if any jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) appears, or if the pain escalates or spreads, it might necessitate more urgent attention. You should continue monitoring any patterns with your diet or activities that worsen the pain, bringing this detailed information to your healthcare provider’s attention to help narrow down the next steps in diagnosis. Although the normal enzyme results are reassuring in terms of acute liver damage, it doesn’t rule out other issues. If current investigation doesn’t bring satisfactory answers, consider seeking a referral to a gastroenterologist who specializes in these kinds of abdominal and digestive tract concerns.

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