Feeling hungry, with a mild dull pain in the liver area.
May 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
A dull ache in the liver area when hungry may be caused by conditions such as duodenal ulcer, cholecystitis, or hepatitis. Long-term alcohol consumption may lead to hepatitis, causing intermittent dull pain in the liver region, which may occur during periods of hunger. Treatment typically involves taking medications such as silybin capsules or polyene phosphatidylcholine capsules under a doctor's guidance.
When feeling hungry, a mild dull pain in the liver area may be caused by conditions such as duodenal ulcer, cholecystitis, or hepatitis. Specific details are as follows:
1. Duodenal Ulcer
The duodenal bulb is located close to the biliary tract. When a person has a duodenal ulcer, hunger can increase gastric acid secretion, which irritates the ulcer site and causes pain in the right upper abdomen—commonly referred to as the liver area. Treatment typically involves medications such as Compound Hou Tou Granules or Compound Chenxiang Gastric Tablets, taken under medical guidance.
2. Cholecystitis
During fasting, gastrointestinal motility increases, leading to excessive bile secretion and impaired bile circulation, which may result in pain in the liver region. This condition is usually treated with medications such as Xiaoyan Libidan Tablets (anti-inflammatory and bile-promoting tablets) or Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride Tablets, as directed by a physician.
3. Hepatitis
Long-term alcohol consumption may lead to hepatitis, causing intermittent dull pain in the liver area. This discomfort may occur during periods of hunger. Treatment generally includes medications such as Silybin Capsules or Polyene Phosphatidylcholine Capsules, used under medical supervision.
In addition, conditions such as gallstones, duodenitis, or liver cirrhosis may also cause pain in the liver area. It is recommended to seek medical evaluation at a hospital for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
