Sharp pain in my side—could it be hepatitis?

I’m seriously starting to wonder... did I actually catch hepatitis? And from who, exactly?
Look, I don't touch drugs, I don't drink, I don't pop pills left and right, I don't even eat greasy junk food, and I am definitely not out here being promiscuous... not even close.

So what else could be making my liver ache like this? Does anyone actually know what the symptoms for hepatitis look like? 🙂

Megan Peterson87 said:I’m wondering if I might have contracted hepatitis? And how would that even happen?
To be clear, I have never used drugs, I don't drink alcohol, I don't take any medications, I avoid greasy foods, and I am certainly not promiscuous...

What else could cause liver pain? What are the actual symptoms of hepatitis?🙂

Regarding Hepatitis C, it is my understanding that there aren't many symptoms. A great number of people remain completely unaware they carry it until it's discovered by pure chance. That was certainly my experience. I was undergoing frequent blood work for various routine matters, and my liver enzymes—specifically AST, ALT, and GGT—were consistently elevated, though it is possible for them to appear normal even when hepatitis is present.
Your best course of action would be to visit a local blood donation center or a hospital clinic to inquire about testing. Personally, I have no idea how I contracted mine, which seems to be the case for many of us living with it.
Occasionally, I do feel a sharp sensation just under my right ribs, which is true.

I truly hope this turns out to be nothing more than a FALSE ALARM!!!👋

Honestly, you’re better off just getting a full blood panel done first. It pretty much does half the heavy lifting for you, and then you can look into specific markers—which are also just part of a blood test, by the way—to nail down the details. Just a heads-up though, not every local clinic or lab offers those specific marker tests. If you're trying to get a handle on liver stuff or hepatitis, you can actually find a ton of useful info over at myliverhealth.

Are you actually working out, or just sitting around with terrible posture? Also, is that pain shooting upward or heading down toward your hips and lower back?