1. Upper Right Abdomen
Pain in the upper right abdomen is one of the most common symptoms associated with liver problems. The liver is located just below the diaphragm, on the right side of the abdomen, so any inflammation, damage, or enlargement of the liver can cause pain in this region.
This pain can range from a feeling of heaviness or discomfort to a sharp or stabbing pain. Conditions such as fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or cirrhosis can cause this discomfort.
2. Back and Right Shoulder
Due to the liver’s location and its proximity to the diaphragm’s nerves, liver problems can radiate pain to the back, specifically the upper right side, and even to the right shoulder.
This radiating pain is known as referred pain, as the brain can interpret discomfort from the liver as if it were originating elsewhere in the body. People with chronic liver disease or liver tumors often experience this discomfort in the back or shoulder.
