What Is Liver Pain?
5. What Are Common Causes of Liver Pain?
There are many different illnesses and conditions that can lead to liver pain. Some of the most common include alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. It’s important to note that all three conditions in this list can often be avoided through lifestyle changes. For example, cutting back on or stopping drinking altogether can help you avoid alcoholic hepatitis. Avoiding sharing needles or unprotected sexual activity can help you avoid viral hepatitis. Eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight can help you avoid fatty liver disease.
Other common causes include a cyst or liver abscess, Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome, portal vein thrombosis and Budd-Chiari Syndrome. No matter what the underlying cause of your condition is, you should go to the doctor for treatment if you experience any type of liver pain.
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