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6 Signs Of Liver Disease Most People Ignore, by horlabiyi(m): 12:14pm On Jul 14, 2015
It’s easy to think that only alcoholics get liver disease. Whilst
alcoholism is a common cause, livers aren’t as durable as
you think, and can be damaged by diets, genetic conditions
and many diseases, such as Hepatitis A, B and C. Since the
liver is responsible for detoxifying our blood, any damage is
potentially lethal. Here’s six symptoms to watch out for.


1. Going yellow

When anyone spontaneously changes colour, it’s always a
cause for concern. Jaundice is characteristic of liver disease, which causes a yellowing of the skin and eyes, due to an accumulation of pigments in the blood. If this applies to you, see a doctor immediately. Lemon is definitely not your
colour.


2. Nausea

Everyone gets an upset stomach, from time to time. But if
you’re constantly hunched over the toilet, it might be
something more serious. Since the liver is your body’s
filtration system, people become poisoned if it is damaged
or failing, which manifests as frequent vomiting. Most likely, it’s just a dodgy kebab, but don’t dismiss your symptoms as harmless. It pays to check.


3. Changes in your urine and faeces

Alright, so nobody likes to look at what you flush, but it’s the
best way of keeping tabs on your health. Hopefully, we don’t need to tell you what colour things should be. Frequently dark and foul-smelling urine is a common sign of liver damage, as is constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and passing pale, tar-like or bloody stools.


4. Fluid retention

A common symptom of liver disease is the retention of fluid, especially around the ankles, feet and legs, due to
circulatory issues caused by poorly filtered blood. Likewise,
fluid can accumulate in the abdominal cavity (medically
known as ascites), which gives the patient a bloated
appearance. Whilst fluid retention is a symptom of other
medical conditions, liver disease is one of the most common causes.


5. Fatigue

Whilst the science isn’t fully understood, tiredness and
fatigue remains the most common symptom of liver disease, even if professionals can’t entirely explain why. Popular theories suggest it’s due to hormonal changes, or a direct symptom of increased toxicity in the blood.


6. Dramatic weight loss

Most people would love to quickly lose weight. Sadly, the
“liver disease diet” cannot be recommended. As liver
function decreases, blood toxicity increases, causing nausea
and a loss of appetite, which results in extreme weight loss.
Unfortunately, this is the point of no return, as it occurs
during catastrophic liver damage. A transplant is usually
the only cure.



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Re: 6 Signs Of Liver Disease Most People Ignore, by iphanyiuma(m): 12:22pm On Jul 14, 2015
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Re: 6 Signs Of Liver Disease Most People Ignore, by kestolove95(m): 12:22pm On Jul 14, 2015
Not our portion
Re: 6 Signs Of Liver Disease Most People Ignore, by talentedjoe(m): 12:24pm On Jul 14, 2015
My God pass all these ones
Re: 6 Signs Of Liver Disease Most People Ignore, by gabazin080(m): 12:35pm On Jul 14, 2015
ok. The cure nko?
Re: 6 Signs Of Liver Disease Most People Ignore, by Akposkiz: 4:01pm On Jun 30, 2022
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