The liver is a crucial organ that helps filter toxins, produce bile, and store essential nutrients, making it central to overall health. When the liver is under stress, the body often gives subtle signals that something isn’t right.
One of the most common signs is discomfort in the upper right side of the abdomen, where the liver is located. Conditions like fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or cirrhosis can cause the liver to become inflamed or enlarged, leading to pressure, dull aching, or sharp sensations in this area.
Pain related to liver issues may also appear in other parts of the body. Through nerve connections, discomfort can spread to the upper right back or shoulder—a type of referred pain that can make it difficult to identify the source. In more advanced liver disease, fluid may build up in the abdomen, a condition known as ascites, causing noticeable swelling, bloating, and a feeling of tightness or heaviness.
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