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I've had some dull pain in my upper right abdomen where i think my liver is located. is this a sign of fatty liver disease?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Possible: it is possible, if the liver is enlarged due to excess amount of fat, a person can get dull pain in the upper right abdomen. Other problems should be excluded, and an image of the liver is indicated

Answered 7/7/2014

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