Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Asked 5 months ago

Where is liver pain?

My uncle recently had some liver issues, and it made me wonder about symptoms. I'd like to know where exactly one would feel liver pain.

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Rakesh Verma Rakesh Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Liver pain is typically felt in the upper right part of your abdomen, just under the rib cage. Sometimes it can radiate to the back or shoulder. If you're feeling persistent pain there, it's really important to get it checked. Staying active and eating clean supports liver health, but if pain occurs, please consult a doc.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Liver pain is usually located in the upper right quadrant of your abdomen, beneath the rib cage. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation. Any persistent pain in this area should prompt an immediate visit to a doctor. It's always best to be safe and get a professional diagnosis.

Vivek Rao Vivek Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Liver pain? Oh, that sounds like something I'd get after one too many late nights and questionable snacks. It's generally in the upper right part of your belly, right under your ribs. Probably complaining about my life choices, just like me when I don't get enough sleep. But seriously, if it's pain, see a doc.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

As someone who manages thyroid, I know the importance of regular check-ups. Liver pain is typically felt in the upper right abdomen, just below your ribs. It can sometimes spread to your back or right shoulder. If you're experiencing this, please get your liver function tests done and follow up with a doctor. Don't ignore it.

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Nisha Kulkarni Nisha Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Liver pain is often experienced in the upper right abdomen, under the lower ribs. It can be a dull ache or sometimes sharp. From a diet perspective, eating clean, vegetarian food and avoiding heavy, oily items is crucial for liver health. If you feel such pain, please don't just rely on diet changes, consult a doctor.

Preeti Gupta Preeti Gupta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan, liver ka pain generally apne पेट ke upper right side mein hota hai, know? Bilkul ribs ke neeche. Sometimes it can even go towards your back or right shoulder. Na, it's not like normal gas ka pain, it's usually more deep and constant. If you feel it, doctor ko dikhao, haan.

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I can only share what I experienced. When I had some liver issues, the pain was a constant, dull ache right under my right rib cage. It was definitely in the upper right abdomen. I'm not a doctor, so I can't give advice, but that's where I felt it.

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Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

From a basic anatomy perspective, liver pain is typically localized to the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, just beneath the rib cage. It can be a referred pain sometimes, meaning it might be felt in the right shoulder or back. Any new or persistent pain should always be evaluated by a physician.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Liver pain is usually in your upper right side of the stomach, like, under your ribs. Sometimes it can even feel like it's going to your back or shoulder. It's not like muscle pain, it's usually deeper. If it's bothering you, definitely get it checked, yaar.

Samir Khan Samir Khan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, liver pain. I always get paranoid about stomach aches. Is it true that liver pain is a dull ache, or sometimes sharp, right under the right rib cage? And does it sometimes spread to the back or shoulder? Has anyone experienced this specifically? I get really worried about these things.

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