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Pain In Stomach From Mid Abdomen To Back, Worsened While Lying Down. CT Scan Showed Fatty Liver. Concerning?

I have gone to my general practitioner for the last year with unidentified stomach pain. It is pain to the touch. I have had an abdominal CT and a fatty liver has been identified. Now my pain extends from my mid abdomen and to my back and my back pain is more extensive when I lie down to sleep at night. this has been the case for the last 6 months. I'm heading to a GI Specialist. Should this be a concern?
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
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Welcome to HCM.The back pain would be due to musculoskeletal causes though spinal nerve root compression would need to be ruled out.A fatty liver would cause a moderate ache over the right subcostal area and hypochondrium.The management for the liver problem will include life style changes ,like a low fat diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.Regular exercise like a daily 45 minute brisk walk would help.The back pain needs to be investigated and treated,use of NSAIDs like ibubrufen will help till yo see your doctor.
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Pain In Stomach From Mid Abdomen To Back, Worsened While Lying Down. CT Scan Showed Fatty Liver. Concerning?

Welcome to HCM.The back pain would be due to musculoskeletal causes though spinal nerve root compression would need to be ruled out.A fatty liver would cause a moderate ache over the right subcostal area and hypochondrium.The management for the liver problem will include life style changes ,like a low fat diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.Regular exercise like a daily 45 minute brisk walk would help.The back pain needs to be investigated and treated,use of NSAIDs like ibubrufen will help till yo see your doctor.