Can you bruise your liver?
A few days ago, I accidentally bumped into a hard object quite forcefully on my right side, just under my ribs. I have some soreness there, and I'm a little worried. Can you bruise your liver from an external impact?
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4 months ago
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Yes, a heavy impact to the right side of your ribcage during sports or a gym accident can bruise the liver. While it's healing, you have to completely pause any heavy lifting and avoid alcohol or processed foods to give your liver a break. Definitely get a doctor to check for internal bleeding first.
4 months ago
A liver laceration or contusion is definitely possible after blunt trauma. When I had a minor car accident, my doctor explained that the liver is quite vascular, so even a mild bruise needs to be monitored via CT scan or ultrasound to ensure there is no active internal bleeding. Please get it clinically evaluated.
4 months ago
I had a liver contusion after a bad bike fall. It is highly painful and takes a few weeks to heal. My biggest tip is to avoid any blood thinners like aspirin, as they can worsen internal bleeding, and keep a close eye on your blood pressure. Get a doctor's green light before returning to normal activities.
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4 months ago
Oh, that sounds so painful! Yes, the liver can get bruised from any hard hit on the right side. Please don't try to massage the area or use hot water bags on it. Just rest, eat very light home-cooked food, and definitely see a doctor to make sure everything inside is safe.
4 months ago
Yes, you can. If you've had a bad fall or hit and feel persistent pain in your upper right abdomen, don't try to wait it out or manage it with painkillers. Take a half-day off from work, get an ultrasound done at a local diagnostic lab, and show it to a physician to save yourself future complications.