The liver has no pain receptors. However, certain conditions, such as cirrhosis of an abscess, can cause general abdominal pain or pain in other areas like the back or shoulders. Many times, we get ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

A buildup of fat in the liver can occur with certain conditions, including alcohol-associated liver disease (such as alcoholic fatty liver disease) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). If you ...

Stomachache isn’t something uncommon in our day-to-day lives. Everyone gets belly pain once in a while – sometimes after a heavy meal, sometimes eating something that didn’t agree with you, or ...

Fatty liver disease, now termed MASLD, often presents subtle abdominal symptoms like bloating and discomfort, even before abnormal test results appear. These early signs, highlighted in the World ...

Chopped liver was a holiday staple in my house growing up, a beloved spread enjoyed on occasions both religious and secular. I alone in my family found it utterly repulsive. The drab beige color ...

Cancer that starts in the liver (primary liver cancer) doesn't usually cause symptoms in the early stages. If you do have symptoms, they can include: If you already have a liver condition such as ...

Pain in the upper right abdomen or shoulder could be due to a liver problem. Identifying the underlying cause and getting proper treatment can help preserve liver health. A healthy liver helps the ...