slight pain in liver area

[biju948]

it seems ive been having sharp pains in my liver the past 2 weaks . it might not be the liver but its under, and oddly enough, above my ribs on my right abdomen. never had surgery there. had receieved typhoid about 4  weeks ago, that cleared up, and a few days later this happens. sounds like hepatitis because of the light case of typhoid. didnt have fever though. it doesnt hurt more when i press on it and theres no pressure, yet.
anyone know if this is something to worry about? i dont have health insurance, and also i dont  drink alcohol.

[SurgiMenopause]

You might try taking simethicone as the bottle directs and see if it helps, in case it is gas pockets getting caught (I had this problem upper right abdomen as a teen).  The gall bladder is also on the right side.

[Jaybay]

What you don't want to do is diagnose yourself.  I think it's more likely a gallbladder problem than liver, but a doctor should determine that for you with lab work and a physical exam.  Either way, you don't want to let it go so make an appointment.

If the pain gets worse after you eat a fatty meal, that's another indication of trouble with the gallbladder.  If you've had hepatitis for 4 weeks, you'd likely be showing signs of jaundice by now - yellow skin and whites of your eyes.  Simethicone is great for breaking up big gas bubbles if that is indeed your trouble.