As one of the body’s largest organs, liver does a lot for your health. It’s responsible for metabolic functions like converting nutrients from your diet so your body can use them and making sure toxic substances are flushed out before they cause any harm, according to the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care.
However, when your liver is in trouble and not functioning properly, there are a handful of ways it tries to tell you that something is wrong. Because it is so crucial that you don’t ignore these hints, however subtle they may be, and maintain your health during these unprecedented times, here are 5 most important liver warning signs you should be on the lookout for.
1. You have blue marks and bleed easily
If you get blue marks easily or bleed easily after a wound, it may be a sign that your liver is not healthy. An unhealthy liver means that the proteins needed to clot your blood are not produced in sufficient quantities.
2. Itching
Itchy skin can come from many reasons but surprisingly one of the reasons is liver problems.
If there is damage to your liver it causes a bile build up in the bloodstream. When the bile duct is blocked, bile returns to the bloodstream. Therefore, there may be build-up under the skin that cause itching.
3. Abdominal pain / Constipation
If you feel bloated after eating often, it may be because your liver is enlarged due to various fats it is unable to handle. If this happens often, it is a sign that your liver is not feeling well, or is suffering from overload.
4. You are tired often
The liver helps cleanse the body of toxins and give it energy, so when the liver is not healthy, its ability to do so is reduced.
If your liver is abnormal, your blood may be a pillar of toxins that prevent your brain from staying sharp and may be suffering from concentration problems.
We all feel tired from time to time, but constant exhaustion is a sign that you should go to the doctor.
5. You gained weight
An occasional sweet or savory snack is fine, and alcohol and fried food, too, but what if we eat it regularly?
When we have a healthy liver it works overtime to process the toxins we put into the body but if our liver is having troubl, our body is unable to digest the food or break down the fats properly.
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