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Is it possible to feel muscle pain in right flank by kidneys because of fatty liver from obesity ? i have lost 52 lbs since march
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Wow-further progress: Ms angiebanks73--when i last answered your question, you had lost 46 lbs, now at 52? That is phenomenal! anyhow, fatty liver by itself typically does not cause pain. Acute hepatitis--either from infection/alcohol/or drugs can cause pain, but you will have other symptoms as well. From knowing a bit of your history, i sincerely doubt the liver is the cause of your pain. Please consult doc. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Maybe: Could be fatty liver, kidney stones, gallbladder, muscle spasm, other. Weight loss can increase risk for gallstones, perhaps for kidney stones. See your doc.
Answered 9/19/2012
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It is possible: It's not the most common location but it one of the known referred pain patterns of the liver. If the pain is persistent, moderate to severe in intensity, getting worse, or you have nausea or vomiting I would strongly encourage you to seek the input of your physician. Best of luck.
Answered 8/4/2014
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