6 Signs of Liver Disease MostPeople Ignore

  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 are 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.