How do you tell if its my liver or gallbladder that hurts?
How do you tell if its my liver or gallbladder that hurts?
Symptoms
- yellowing of the skin and eyes.
- fatigue or weakness.
- itching.
- nausea or vomiting.
- loss of appetite.
- abdominal pain.
- fever.
- dark urine.
Where do you hurt with your gallbladder?
Common Symptom: Pain A gallbladder attack usually causes a sudden gnawing pain that gets worse. You may feel it in the upper right or center of your belly, in your back between your shoulder blades, or in your right shoulder. You might also vomit or have nausea. Pain usually lasts 20 minutes to an hour.
Are the liver and gallbladder connected?
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped, muscular storage sac that holds bile and is interconnected to the liver by ducts known as the biliary tract.
Where is the gallbladder and liver located?
Your gallbladder is located in the upper right part of your abdomen (belly). It sits just under your liver.
What are the first signs of a bad liver?
If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, the may include:
- Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain and swelling.
- Swelling in the legs and ankles.
- Itchy skin.
- Dark urine color.
- Pale stool color.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Nausea or vomiting.
What color is your poop if you have gallbladder problems?
Liver and gallbladder disorders Gallstones or sludge in the gallbladder reduce the amount of bile that reaches your intestines. Not only may this cause pain, but it can also turn your stool yellow.
Can the gallbladder cause liver problems?
Bile duct damage The bile ducts carry bile from your liver to your small intestine. When bile ducts become damaged, bile can back up into the liver, causing damage to liver cells. This damage can lead to liver failure.
What are signs that your liver is not functioning properly?
How do I know if something is wrong with my liver?
If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, the may include: Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice) Abdominal pain and swelling. Swelling in the legs and ankles.
What are the 4 stages of liver disease?
Stages of liver failure
- Inflammation. In this early stage, the liver is enlarged or inflamed.
- Fibrosis. Scar tissue begins to replace healthy tissue in the inflamed liver.
- Cirrhosis. Severe scarring has built up, making it difficult for the liver to function properly.
- End-stage liver disease (ESLD).
- Liver cancer.
