
Adviced Lortab 5mg/500 Tylenol For Chronic Pain After Accident. Pain Under Rib Cage. Is The Dosage Safe On Liver?

Thanks for posting your query.
A dose of 3200 mg for acetaminophen is a safe dose. It is not likely to cause any liver damage at this dose. Still to be very sure about your liver function you can get your liver function tests done to find out how your liver is doing.
The pain in the right upper abdomen just below the ribs suggests few conditions such as
1. Peptic ulcers/gastritis - Anxiety and spicy food can induce gastritis / ulcers.
2. Liver or gall bladder inflammation
It is advisable that you have a bland easy to digest food for some days and get some tests done such as
a) Liver function tests done to detect any related pathology like fatty liver.
b) Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
c) Ultrasound examination will also be helpful in detecting any hepatic pathology and will rule out other probable causes like renal disease or gall bladder calculus.
You may discuss about these option with your primary doctor. Perhaps consulting a 'gastroenterologist' might also be useful and you may get the above tests under their guidance. Some medications such as antacids, proton pump inhibitors and liver supportive drugs will help in treating the problem.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Regards.


Thanks for writing again.
Doing some blood tests will definitely help in your management. If your present doctor is refusing for these tests then you can opt for a second opinion.
Try having some antacids like tums or tablet omeprazole once a day on an empty stomach for few days and see if the symptoms improve.
Consulting a gastroenterologist will help you further.
Hope my answer is helpful. Write back if you have further queries.
Wishing you a trouble free speedy recovery.

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