Question 1

i'm swollen on my left side and yonder my rib cage. could this be problems. with a liver. it aches and throbs a little?

Accepted Answer

No as liver is on Rt: Side of the body. Your history of fibromyalgia is more likely to be the cause of it.

Question 2

the left side of my abdomen keeps pulsing, seems like it's under my ribs.. i'm not really sure what the problem is and if i should have concern. ?

Accepted Answer

Pulsation: Pulsation in the abdomen is usually from the abdominal aorta which is the largest artery in the body. It is often more noticeable in slender individuals. Aneurysms would be the main concern with very prominent arterial pulsation. See your physician if you have continuing concerns.

Question 3

feels like i have a wadded sock behind my right and left lower ribs. started on right - now also on left.  absent symptoms of liver dys. diff diag?

Accepted Answer

Bloating?: not sure what you mean by the 'wadded sock' - but amphetamines can certainly have plenty of GI side effects.  is this a new medication for you?  your bowel movements are regular? i'd discuss with your prescribing physician.

Question 4

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 5

can certain medication for ex pain killers cause  a pain below ur right rib if so cud it be a liver problem?

Accepted Answer

YES: Excess naprosyn, acetaminophen, NSAIDS, can affect the liver; however, mostly kidney issues, usually in high doses only or if allergic/sensitive to the medication. Other offenders would be gallbladder  problems, latent hepatitis, drug abuse, exposure to toxic chemicals.

Question 6

sporadic under/inside of lower right rib stabbing pain for 2 months now. gets worst every time.  liver/ gallbladder problem? worth getting checked?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Any pain that is uncomfortable with no explanation, getting worse etc, needs a doctor visit. Your appendix is also on that side of your body. Get to the doctor when you can and if the pain is severe and constant get to er right away! take care!

Question 7

what could cause right side pain under ribs? liver problem?

Accepted Answer

Maybe liver: Could be liver, gallbladder, pancreas referred, diaphragm, or lining of ribs/muscles/ligaments.

Question 8

my question is i have a little bit pain im my right liver what should i do doctor  and little bit pain in my left ribs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, talk to parents: There is nothing like "pain in Liver."
It looks like you have  pain on right side of upper abdomen and  and left side of chest. May be bruised rib from a fall or something. 
 Does it happen with certain food? or movement? Any associated symptoms like Nausea, heart burn?
Then you can decide to go your doctor.

Question 9

diagnosed with sarcoidosis. have pain on right and left side of ribs. not continual, just wicked twinges. mri showed a prominent liver. twinges cause?

Accepted Answer

No: Liver sits on the right side in the upper portion of the abdomen. It would not cause symptoms on your left side. Sarcoid is a difficult disease to deal with. Can have many symptoms. Make sure you follow up with your treating doctor regarding these complaints. Sorry this was not more helpful. Best of luck

Question 10

if i had liver problem, experiencing very minor pressure under right rib..under 1 of 10 (no problems after eating or any other symptoms at all)..after 5 months,would it have gotten worse by now? it actually seems to have gotten better,but still worry?

Accepted Answer

: A gall bladder cause for the discomfort would be much.more likely than a liver cause. I recommend having an abdominal examination by a physician followed by a right upper quadrant ultrasound and a blood drawn for liver function tests if the physician deems these advisable after his/her assessment.

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I'm swollen on my left side and yonder my rib cage. could this be problems. with a liver. it aches and throbs a little?

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The left side of my abdomen keeps pulsing, seems like it's under my ribs.. i'm not really sure what the problem is and if i should have concern. ?

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Feels like i have a wadded sock behind my right and left lower ribs. started on right - now also on left. absent symptoms of liver dys. diff diag?

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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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Can certain medication for ex pain killers cause a pain below ur right rib if so cud it be a liver problem?

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Sporadic under/inside of lower right rib stabbing pain for 2 months now. gets worst every time. liver/ gallbladder problem? worth getting checked?

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What could cause right side pain under ribs? liver problem?

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My question is i have a little bit pain im my right liver what should i do doctor and little bit pain in my left ribs?

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Diagnosed with sarcoidosis. have pain on right and left side of ribs. not continual, just wicked twinges. mri showed a prominent liver. twinges cause?

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If i had liver problem, experiencing very minor pressure under right rib..under 1 of 10 (no problems after eating or any other symptoms at all)..after 5 months,would it have gotten worse by now? it actually seems to have gotten better,but still worry?

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