right abdominal pain?

I’ve had a dull ache in my upper right quadrant of my abdominal for a few weeks now. I went to the doctor but he said my liver is not enlarged. I had blood tests done and everything came out normal. I’ve been binge drinking on most weekends for the past 3 years (I’m trying to cut back now). Any ideas? I also would like to know how to give a self test for an enlarged liver.

If this ache continues, ask to be referred to a gastroenterologist.
No one blood testing is 100% accurate. They will usually do
more than one set in a certain time period and then compare them.
Enlargement of the liver can not always be felt. It is easier felt
in thin people. The doctor usually has an ultrasound done to
check the liver, gallbladder, and biliary area. (could be a gallstone
or infection of the bile ducts)

The doctor can only feel the very lowest part of the liver during
examination, if it is enlarged. Patients are unable to do this.
Doctors place their hand in the right upper quadrant of the
abdomen and push up under the rib cage.

If you do have a liver problem…all liver patients are told, “no alcohol”.

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