Right Upper Abdomen Pain
Pain in the upper right part of the abdomen, which can be related to the liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts.
What is Right Upper Abdomen Pain?
Right Upper Abdomen Pain is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Right Upper Abdomen Pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Right Upper Abdomen Pain
The following conditions have been associated with Right Upper Abdomen Pain. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Gallbladder Disease
Conditions affecting the gallbladder including gallstones and cholecystitis, causing upper right abdominal pain.
Gallstones
Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder and can block the bile duct, causing severe upper abdo...
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Accumulation of fat in the liver not caused by alcohol, often associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Right Upper Abdomen Pain is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.