Liver pain is typically felt in the upper right part of the abdomen, just below the rib cage on the right side. This corresponds to the location of the liver in the body, which is under the right ribs and above the stomach and intestines

. Because the liver itself lacks pain receptors, the pain usually arises from inflammation or stretching of the surrounding tissues or liver capsule. This pain can be dull, throbbing, or sharp and may sometimes be difficult to distinguish from stomach pain

. In addition to the upper right abdomen, liver-related pain can also be referred to other areas, including:

• The right shoulder or shoulder blade
• The back, especially between the shoulder blades
• The neck

This referred pain occurs due to irritation of nerves shared with these areas. In summary, liver pain is most commonly felt:

• In the upper right abdomen below the ribs
• Sometimes radiating to the right shoulder, back, or neck

This pattern helps differentiate liver pain from other abdominal or musculoskeletal causes