Liver trouble is a fairly common symptom, although diagnostic investigations often deny the hepatic origin of the problem. The patient, in fact, usually speaks of liver disease in the presence of pain localized to the right upper abdominal region, known for the anatomical correspondence to the seat of the organ (see figure).
(stones obstructing the ducts, acute or chronic cholecystitis, choledocytes, papillitis). Pain in the liver is due to the distension of the hepatic lining, called the Glisson's capsule (or Glisson's capsule), which produces a deep, dull painful symptomatology radiating to the right and up behind the breastbone, up to the level of the sixth thoracic vertebra. In biliary colic, moreover, the painful sensations are carried posteriorly, going up towards the right shoulder blade without ever exceeding it.
The increase in tension of the Glisson's capsule may be the consequence of inflammatory processes (hepatitis), but generally it causes pain only when it occurs abruptly. In chronic forms, responsible for slow and progressive increases in tension, pain is generally absent , unless the increase in volume of the organ is such as to affect the parietal peritoneum that surrounds it. This is the reason why liver pain caused by cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis and tumors, usually appears only in one phase In addition to pain, these severe liver disorders are typically associated with jaundice, rapid and consistent weight loss, anorexia (lack of appetite), fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Therefore, if liver pain is associated with any of these symptoms it is It is important to undergo a medical examination as soon as possible.
A rather mild but continuous hepatic pain is typical of the so-called "fatty liver", better known as fatty liver. Once again at the origin of the painful symptomatology arises the volumetric increase of the organ, this time caused by the excessive accumulation of fat inside it. Fatty liver disease is characteristic of obese people and alcoholics; very often it is completely asymptomatic.
, pancreatic tumors, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, duodenitis and pyloric ulcers., due to the presence of stones inside it or in the biliary tract, or due to excessive hormonal stimulation. Therefore, also due to other possible problems or the absence of an evident relationship between functional overload of the organ and hepatic pain, it is not easy to establish a direct link between the symptom and eating habits. To keep the organ healthy, it is however advisable to moderate the consumption of alcohol, fried foods and foods particularly rich in fat, especially if cooked.
from the digestive system to the muscular system; the poor blood supply to the digestive organs can therefore accentuate the pain in the liver associated with intra or extrahepatic factors.
