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6 min readSymptom Guide
Pain in the right upper abdomen can come from the stomach, liver, gallbladder, bile duct or pancreas. The pattern of pain, fever, jaundice and vomiting helps decide urgency.
Key Takeaways
- Acidity or gastritis
- Gallstones
- CBD stone or bile duct blockage
- Liver inflammation
- Pancreatitis
Common causes
The cause cannot be confirmed by location alone.
- Acidity or gastritis
- Gallstones
- CBD stone or bile duct blockage
- Liver inflammation
- Pancreatitis
Warning signs
Pain with fever, yellow eyes, dark urine, persistent vomiting, severe weakness or pain going to the back needs urgent evaluation.
Tests that may be advised
Doctors may advise LFT, CBC, amylase/lipase, ultrasound, CT, MRCP or endoscopy depending on symptoms.
Treatment depends on cause
Acidity medicines, ERCP, antibiotics, admission, surgical referral or liver care may be needed depending on diagnosis.