Question 1

can mild fatty liver cause discomfort under right rib cage area?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In case your fatty liver causes enlargement of your liver this might cause some discomfort in that particular area especially with some movements or running, so you need to check your liver's size. But there are other causes of discomfort in that area like gallbladder stones, etc. I recommend you to seek a medical check.

Question 2

does fatty liver disease cause pain on right side under ribs?

Accepted Answer

No.: Fatty liver is a condition that is not painful. However, pain under your right ribs could indicate another problem. Gallbladder disease comes to mind first. Certain lung conditions may also cause pain in that area. Inflammation of the stomach may also cause discomfort under the right ribs. If the pain continues or is severe, i urge you to seek medical attention right away. Good luck!

Question 3

my gallbladder is normal w no stones, i have fatty liver, and sharp pains under ribs rights side, causes?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Although your ultrasound was normal, you still might have biliary dysfunction.  Your doctor may consider a hida scan to check your gallbladder function.  Other areas of pain could be with your stomach or large colon.  You have a fatty liver too.  Consider some diet changes, especially try to stay away from high fructose corn syrup.  Also, make sure your tyroid has been checked.

Question 4

could a fatty liver from being obese that is borderline enlarged cause muscles and ribs to be sore in the kidney area i have lost 52 lbs?

Accepted Answer

Doubt, but others...: Causes include musculoskeletal pain and kidney pain. Musculoskeletal is by far the most common. If not better with ibuprofen, may need an ultrasound. Remember no Ibuprofen on empty stomach, after meals only.

Question 5

could fatty liver that is borderline enlarged cause chest wall pain or rib pain? i am aching in my right kidney area and sore when you push. no uti or kidney problems

Accepted Answer

No: Fatty liver does not usually cause enlargement -- if your liver is enlarged you need to be evaluated for other cause such as subacute alcoholic hepatitis or others -- and the pain in the right flank may also be caused by other musculoskeletal problem.

Question 6

what could cause flat, blue veins on left side of chest? they don't stick out and i have to look hard to notice it. stools are normal and fatty liver

Accepted Answer

Normal finding: I am amazed about how often patients ask me about the veins on their chest or breasts.  Occasionally they are spider veins but mostly they are blue veins.  These are almost always normal findings and normal variations of chest veins.  They tend to be more pronounced in fair skinned people and they may be related to hereditary factors or levels of hydration. No treatment is necessary.

Question 7

been told i have  fatty liver ive been eating
just veggies durin day & meat during nights. how else can i make the discomfort go away under left rib?

Accepted Answer

Prob not related: Since the liver is in the upper RIGHT abdomen, it's unlikely that liver trouble is the direct cause of your pain under a left rib.  Is your spleen enlarged? You need a competent evaluation.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with fatty liver disease a few weeks ago and i'm having pain below my ribs. i ate something i shouldn't have maybe that's why? thanks

Accepted Answer

Less likely...: ...Than drank too much (in us, anyway) or possibly are on a medication that did it. Dietary issues are usually over extended time. Need to discuss with your dr, and possibly see a gi/hepatologist, depending on total picture and availability.

Question 9

is it common to feel sore under your right rib with fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: But not commonly. Have you had a gallbladder ultrasound evaluation? Gallstones can cause right upper abdomen discomfort. If the liver becomes enlarged from fatty liver, it may be possible to have pressure feeling from stretching of the capsule over the liver causing discomfort.

Question 10

pain upper right under ribs, and a knott, fatty liver disease, can gallbladder rupture, all test clear,

Accepted Answer

YES: Untreated acute cholecystis with impacted stone  at cystic  duct can rupture occasionally , will have severe pain, temp, signs of peritonitis tests will not be normal , WBC liver function tests will be abnormal .. Hope this what you are asking.

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My gallbladder is normal w no stones, i have fatty liver, and sharp pains under ribs rights side, causes?

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Could a fatty liver from being obese that is borderline enlarged cause muscles and ribs to be sore in the kidney area i have lost 52 lbs?

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Could fatty liver that is borderline enlarged cause chest wall pain or rib pain? i am aching in my right kidney area and sore when you push. no uti or kidney problems

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What could cause flat, blue veins on left side of chest? they don't stick out and i have to look hard to notice it. stools are normal and fatty liver

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Been told i have fatty liver ive been eating just veggies durin day & meat during nights. how else can i make the discomfort go away under left rib?

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I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease a few weeks ago and i'm having pain below my ribs. i ate something i shouldn't have maybe that's why? thanks

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Is it common to feel sore under your right rib with fatty liver?

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Pain upper right under ribs, and a knott, fatty liver disease, can gallbladder rupture, all test clear,

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