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What Causes Pain In Liver?

I had regular blood tests done that include checking liver function. Mine have always come back normal including this most recent check. Physical exam found pain in my Liver. Ultra sound scheduled for Thursday. Any thoughts on what might cause the pain?
Wed, 18 May 2016
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thank you for posting query.

pain is usually related to ACUTE hepatitis which has many causes and you needs further evaluation.

liver enzymes (ALT,AST, GGT normal? bilirubin?
is hep A, B C viral serology Negative??
do a lipid profile test and and an "abdominal ultrasound".
are you using any medication that maybe toxic to liver?

further management depends on the result of aforementioned tests,

wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.

Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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What Causes Pain In Liver?

thank you for posting query. pain is usually related to ACUTE hepatitis which has many causes and you needs further evaluation. liver enzymes (ALT,AST, GGT normal? bilirubin? is hep A, B C viral serology Negative?? do a lipid profile test and and an abdominal ultrasound . are you using any medication that maybe toxic to liver? further management depends on the result of aforementioned tests, wish you good health. further queries are welcomed. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited . wish you good health. regards, Dr Tayyab Malik