Often, liver disease only shows symptoms when the disease is a little more serious. However, if you pay attention to these small signs given by the body, you can seek treatment early:
1. Chronic fatigue and exhaustion
When the liver is not working properly, toxins in the body are not released. This can cause excessive fatigue and a lack of interest in working. Many people dismiss this as normal fatigue.
2. Discomfort in the right side of the abdomen
Feeling mild pain or heaviness in the upper right side of the abdomen (where the liver is located) may be a sign of liver inflammation. This occurs when the gland enlarges when excess fat accumulates in the liver.
3. Loss of appetite and sudden weight loss
Loss of interest in food and nausea are signs of decreased liver function. Weight loss without any significant reason should be noted.
4. Swelling in the legs and ankles
When the liver is not functioning properly, it has difficulty excreting fluids from the body. This causes swelling in the legs and feet (edema). This is the type of swelling that sinks when pressed with a finger.
5. Skin changes and itching
A slight yellowing of the eyes and nails (jaundice) is a clear sign of liver disease. In addition, you should pay attention to unexplained itching on the body and red spider-like marks on the skin (spider angiomas).
6. Ascites
When the liver function is seriously affected, fluid begins to accumulate in the abdomen. This causes the abdomen to swell abnormally and cause discomfort.
The main causes of liver failure in non-alcoholics:
Obesity and diabetes: High blood sugar and fat accumulate in the liver.
Wrong diet: Excessive consumption of flour, sugar, and fried foods.
Lack of exercise: Lack of physical activity prevents the liver from burning fat.