Apr 19, 2023
9 tell-tale signs that your liver may be damaged
ET OnlineFatigue
One common symptom of liver damage is fatigue through the day and an incessant feeling of tiredness.
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Nausea
Another common symptom is nausea, which happens because the the liver is unable to filter out the toxins. This causes buildup in the bloodstream and causes nausea.
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Gastrocolic reflex
It is trouble for your liver if you have to go to the bathroom right after you eat. This is because the liver cannot utilise or absorb what you are eating, leading to an immediate colon contraction.
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Floating stool
A troubled liver cannot digest fats, which makes the stool float and pale in colour. A healthy liver releases bile salts, which also give colour to the stool.
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Swollen abdomen
Swollen abdomen or Ascites is a condition where there is a retention of fluids in the abdomen. Ankles and legs can also swell due to this condition.
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Yellow skin and eyes
A damaged liver cannot break down bilirubin, which leads to its buildup in the blood causing yellow and itchy skin and eyes.
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Reddened palms
Also known as palmer erethyma, redenning of the skin on the palm is common in people with liver cirrhosis.
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Easily bruised
If you are bruising easily, it may be because your liver is facing issues and is not being able to produce enough clotting protein.
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Spider naevi
Small spider-shaped arteries that appear in clusters on the skin, especially in men and upper bodies of women, can be an indication of liver damage.
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