A 35-year-old male with obesity presents with dull pain in the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. Blood tests show elevated liver enzymes. What might be the potential causes?
This patient's symptoms and lab results could suggest non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is commonly associated with obesity. NAFLD can lead to inflammation and damage to the liver cells, resulting in elevated liver enzymes. However, other causes, such as gallstones or hepatitis, should not be ruled out. An abdominal ultrasound or MRI can be ordered to evaluate the liver structure.