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Why does my liver hurt?
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Liver pain could be felt at the upper portion of the abdomen, on the right-hand side. This could be a sign of a severe disease. Liver pain can arise for various reasons. It is important to find out what is causing the pain and to get treatment to prevent irreversible damage.
It can take several forms. Liver pain can be dull & nonspecific, but it can additionally be serious. It may result in a backache. Liver pain is sometimes confused with a pain in the right shoulder, or in the abdomen, or the kidney.
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Liver disease refers to any condition that causes liver damage, and that may affect liver function. Liver pain is often a sign of liver disease.Symptoms of liver disease often do not appear until the condition is advanced, so it is important to be aware of the liver pain and other symptoms that could signal a liver disorder.