Upper Right Flank Discomfort?
Question by M524J: Upper right flank discomfort?
I have had this pain since Oct. I thought it was alcohol consumption b/c I had increased drinking so stopped and pain continued. Along with upper right flank pain (more like discomfort/tightness) that worsens throughout the day, I have constipation and hemorrhoids. I have had increased stress, and been less active. I went to my docs and they found increased red blood cells, and low Vit D. They gave me Vit D booster that did help with the fatigue but no other symptoms. Went to ER in Jan, CT Scan said everything was within normal limits besides what may look like endometriosis and cyst in liver (too small to characterize) and kidneys. Went to endometriosis specialist since my Aunt had the same condition and they said I had Stage 1 endometriosis around my rectum and bladder. Relieved I waited after my surgery to see if condition would improve. Surgery was in Feb. and still same symptoms. I have lost a lot of weight and already a petite women, my appetite has decreased as well. I had a friend who had a lot of “stomach problems” and her boyfriend has bile gastritis and taking antibiotics. I have just made an appt with an gastroenteritist, but unfortunately that is not until April. I have an appt with primary who is also hard to see at the end of month. My quality of life is decreased and stress, anxiety, and depression has set in. I do not drink anymore and have been a smoker since 14 on and off. I am a 28 y/o stay at home mom. I feel bad that all this health issues have made it difficult to have the energy and motivation to continue all the activities with my 2 1/2 year daughter. Also concern it may be contagious and should worry about my husband and daughter. I just want a resolution and stop being passed from dr to dr. I also in Jan saw my original OB/GYN and urologist. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions.
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Answer by Elizabeth
Have you been checked for Fatty Liver disease? You sound like you are having the same symptoms and struggle my daughter had (she’s now 30 y/o). Like you, she struggled with all kinds of symptoms, upper right pain, bowel problems, fatigue, cysts, menstrual problems, lots of pain, etc etc. which led to a lot of anxiety and depression, too. She was diagnosed with Fatty Liver disease.
I did a bunch of research, and came up with some pretty good info about the how’s and why’s of diagnosing and treating it. Here’s just a few websites with more info for you:
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