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Question #15945
95 days ago
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does liver pain hurt when you move - #15945

Shivansh

I am really confused about something. For the past week, I've had this annoying pain in my upper right abdomen, and I can't figure out if it's my liver or something else. It kind of feels like a dull ache, but when I move, it gets sharper and I wonder, does liver pain hurt when you move? It's worse when I’m doing things like bending over to pick stuff up or even just twisting my torso a bit. I had a cold two weeks ago but thought that was unrelated, but now I am not so sure because this pain has just stuck around. I went to see my doctor who suggested it could be my liver acting up, but didn't give me clear answers. She mentioned I should watch out for symptoms like jaundice or changes in urine, which I don't have. But sometimes the pain radiates down to my back, and I can't help but think does liver pain hurt when you move? This whole situation has me a bit freaked out. I’ve read about fatty liver and other liver conditions, but am I just overthinking? Could this be something else entirely? Any thoughts on if movement actually influences liver pain? Would love to get some insight from other folks who might've experienced similar stuff!

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Liver pain, typically located in the upper right abdomen, isn’t necessarily influenced by movement itself. However, certain liver conditions might cause pain that feels worse with movement, even though it’s not specifically movement-related. In some cases, the liver capsule (the layer covering the liver) can become stretched due to inflammation or swelling, leading to pain that might be more noticeable when bending or twisting. That said, there are other possibilities to consider like gallbladder issues or musculoskeletal problems, especially where pain worsens with movement. Gallstones or inflammation known as cholecystitis often present with pain in a similar region, and this can indeed radiate to the back. Since you mention a dull ache, and particularly if there are no other accompanying symptoms like jaundice, it might not be directly liver-related. Curious as it seems, sometimes gastrointestinal issues or even muscle strains can mimic liver pain.

Your recent cold should ideally have resolved by now, so unless you had a major viral illness with liver impact, it may not be directly linked. That said, if you have no symptoms like jaundice or changes in urine color, it’s less likely to be a severe liver dysfunction. To be thorough, however, I’d advise you take it easy on the alcohol or high-fat foods to reduce liver strain while sorting this out. You should consider following up with your doctor for further investigation, perhaps a liver function test or an ultrasound, to rule out other causes definitively. If the pain becomes severe, or if new symptoms like nausea or fever develop, seek immediate attention as these could indicate something acute like gallbladder inflammation or even pancreatitis. Maintain a balanced diet and stay hydrated, as that will help in overall health anyway. Better to be cautious and get to the bottom of it!

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