Ramesh Iyer Ramesh Iyer Asked 9 months ago

Can liver pain cause back pain?

I have been having chronic back pain, and recently I've also been feeling some discomfort in my upper right abdomen. I'm wondering if these two could be related. Can pain originating from the liver actually cause back pain?

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, absolutely. Liver pain often radiates to the right side of your back or even your shoulder blade. If you are experiencing this, skip the pain balms and get an LFT and ultrasound done to see what is actually going on.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, it definitely can! My sister had a liver infection and she kept complaining about a sharp backache on her right side instead of her stomach. Getting a proper diagnosis from a physician really helped clear up the confusion.

Kavita Pandey Kavita Pandey Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Dekho, seedhi baat hai, hamari body ke nerves aapas mein connected hain, isliye liver ka pain back mein feel ho sakta hai. Isme darna nahi hai, bas doctor ke paas jaakar ek ultrasound karwa lo taaki sab saaf ho jaye.

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Anil Kamble Anil Kamble Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, liver inflammation can lead to referred pain in your back or right shoulder. Please consult a doctor so they can advise you on the right tests.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I completely understand how scary it is when you feel pain in one place and think it is coming from an organ like your liver. Yes, liver pain can cause referred back pain, but please don't let anxiety take over. Book a doctor's visit to get some clear answers.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh man, yes! After eating heavy, greasy biryani, I sometimes feel this dull ache that goes straight to my right shoulder and back. It is definitely a sign to cut down on the spicy food and get the liver checked by a doc.

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