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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract. The endocrine system comprises ...

Experiencing abdominal discomfort? Liver pain typically manifests as a dull ache or throbbing sensation in the upper right abdomen, beneath the rib cage, and may radiate to the right shoulder or back.

Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It can happen when the liver is not working properly. Fluid fills the space between the organs and the abdominal lining, leading to swelling and pain.

A liver transplant is a surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from a donor. The liver is an important organ that helps with digestion, removing toxins from the blood, controlling ...

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 ...