Hidden pain in liver is not necessarily the early stage of liver cancer, there are many diseases that can produce hidden pain in liver, and common diseases include liver cancer, chronic hepatitis, intrahepatic bile duct stones and so on. 1. Liver cancer: Liver cancer can present vague pain in liver area, but the early symptoms are not obvious. It may also show progressive enlargement of liver and localized masses. 2. Chronic hepatitis: Mild chronic hepatitis may present vague pain in liver area, fatigue, loss of appetite, mild enlargement of liver and spleen and other symptoms. 3. Intrahepatic bile duct stones: The stationary type of intrahepatic bile duct stones will have vague pain in the liver area. It is recommended to consult a doctor for ultrasound, CT, alpha-fetoprotein and other tests to make a clear diagnosis.