What does fatty liver feel like?
My doctor told me I have a fatty liver and need to make lifestyle changes. I don't feel much, but sometimes I get a dull ache on my right side. What does fatty liver actually feel like in terms of symptoms?
My doctor told me I have a fatty liver and need to make lifestyle changes. I don't feel much, but sometimes I get a dull ache on my right side. What does fatty liver actually feel like in terms of symptoms?
It can be really frustrating, can't it? For me, it wasn't so much a 'pain' but more a constant dull ache or discomfort on my right side, under the ribs. I also felt super tired all the time, even after sleeping. It messes with your energy and mood a lot.
I have high BP, and my doctor always warns me about related issues like fatty liver. He said sometimes you don't feel anything until it's advanced, but some people get a feeling of fullness or mild discomfort in their upper right abdomen. It's why regular checkups are so important.
Just recovered from it actually! Initially, I felt nothing, which was scary. Then I started feeling this constant tiredness and a very mild, sometimes heavy, feeling in my upper right belly. It wasn't sharp pain, just a persistent uncomfortable pressure. It really pushed me to change my diet.
Listen, fatty liver is a medical condition. You can't really 'feel' it in a specific way that instantly tells you what it is. Some people feel tired, some have mild discomfort, others nothing at all. Don't self-diagnose based on feelings. Go to a doctor, get tests done for proper diagnosis.
This makes me anxious because it sounds so vague! Like, is that feeling of tiredness 'normal' tired or 'fatty liver' tired? I guess if you're consistently feeling very fatigued and have any discomfort in that area, it's definitely something to bring up with your doctor just to be safe. It's better to rule things out early.
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Beta, sometimes it feels like a little heaviness on your right side. Not exactly pain, but like something is not right there. And you just feel so tired all the time, like your body has no energy. My neighbor had it, she said the same things. Best to get it checked by the doctor.
Honestly, a lot of people don't feel anything in the early stages. But if you do, it might be a dull ache, a feeling of fullness in your upper right abdomen, or just being super tired. Point is, if you suspect it, get blood tests done. Don't wait for symptoms to worsen.
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