Question 1

how do get the twitching in the liver area to stop twitching?

Accepted Answer

Massage and heat: It is most likely due to a spasm in the muscles of the abdominal wall.  Your best bet is to massage the area that is affected and you can try mild stretching and moist heat x 30 minutes 3 x per day for 3 days.  If the symptoms persist, you should see your doctor.

Question 2

chronic hep b sufferer with twitching  around liver area. am concerned, please kindly advise :-)?

Accepted Answer

No worries: Twitching would not be a significant symptom for changes in your hep b status. Please keep your scheduled appointments for your routine monitoring. Hope that helps.

Question 3

constant twitching/rumbling in upper right abdomen under rib (liver/gallblader area) what could it be ? & how to treat it ?

Accepted Answer

CHOLECYSTITIS ?: Right abdominal pain with radiation to your back can be gb stones.You need to have abdomen ultrasound to find out the dx.

Question 4

cause of painless liver spasms/twitching; right side slightly below rib?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal wall: This sounds more like a spasm to your abdominal wall muscles.

Question 5

can a liver disease cause muscle twitching on face and neck?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Liver damage can lead to the buildup of ammonia and other toxic materials in the body.  The toxic materials can damage brain tissue.
That could show up as impaired motor control, spasms, twitches.
But if liver disease is mild it's less likely, but there are many factors that can result in both liver disease AND nerve/muscle abnormalities.  It's worth getting checked out by your doc.

Question 6

can liver cancer or liver disease cause painless constant muscle twitching /spasms in the calves ???

Accepted Answer

No: liver cancer and liver disease do not result in  twitching of muscles.  When liver gets bad and portal hyperteinsion develops ascites and later jaundice are complications.  Muscle twitching are prossilbe electrolyte related.

Question 7

i was diagnosed with incidental fatty liver caused by high triglycerides. i've been getting nightly muscles twitches in both legs. could it be related?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: But if you are taking statins to treat high cholesterol, these might be medication side effects. If it persists, consult with your doctor about your medications.

Question 8

what would cause a a twitching/fluttering feeling between sternum and stomach area right in the center of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Only 100 items or so: "How does my bosom twitch?  Let me Count the Ways!" And then, quick, camera cuts to the Tootsie Roll Owl- "1, 2, THRRRREEEE!"....Well, in your case twitching/fluttering in the chest could be something as simple as twitching of the muscles. Nothing more to say about that...comes, goes, NEXT! Or it could be due to stress/anxiety, or something more sinister such as a heart rhythm issue. See your doc.

Question 9

my upper abdomen keeps twitching, why is that?

Accepted Answer

Twitching: This may be a muscular issue related to fatigue or irritation.

Question 10

twitching in upper abdomen, could it be gallbladder related?

Accepted Answer

No: Twitching is a muscle issue unrelated to the gallbladder.

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Twitching in liver area

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How do get the twitching in the liver area to stop twitching?

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Chronic hep b sufferer with twitching around liver area. am concerned, please kindly advise :-)?

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Constant twitching/rumbling in upper right abdomen under rib (liver/gallblader area) what could it be ? & how to treat it ?

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Cause of painless liver spasms/twitching; right side slightly below rib?

A member asked:

Can a liver disease cause muscle twitching on face and neck?

A member asked:

Can liver cancer or liver disease cause painless constant muscle twitching /spasms in the calves ???

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with incidental fatty liver caused by high triglycerides. i've been getting nightly muscles twitches in both legs. could it be related?

A member asked:

What would cause a a twitching/fluttering feeling between sternum and stomach area right in the center of the abdomen?

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My upper abdomen keeps twitching, why is that?

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Twitching in upper abdomen, could it be gallbladder related?

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