By Namita S Kalla | January 22, 2025

Is your liver in trouble? Watch out  for these 8 symptoms

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Symptoms like unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, and nausea may indicate liver dysfunction and should not be ignored

Liver health

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Jaundice, or yellowing skin and eyes, is a hallmark of liver issues. It occurs when the liver is unable to process bilirubin properly

Yellow skin, eyes

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Pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen could signal liver issues. It may indicate inflammation, infection, or other problems

Abdominal pain

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Nausea and vomiting are frequent symptoms of liver issues, more so when the liver can’t process toxins and waste properly 

Nausea and vomiting

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Ascites, or abdominal swelling, is often linked to advanced liver disease. Fluid buildup in the abdomen may be a sign of cirrhosis

Swelling in abdomen

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Itchy skin often accompanies liver disease when bile salts build up in the body. This is common in conditions like cholestasis

Itchy skin (Pruritus)

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Liver problems can impair the production of clotting factors, leading to easy bruising and bleeding. It should be taken seriously

Easy bruising, bleeding

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Liver dysfunction can reduce appetite and cause unintended weight loss due to improper digestion and nutrient absorption

Loss of appetite

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Cognitive changes, like confusion or forgetfulness, can occur due to liver failure. A buildup of toxins can affect brain function

Confusion, cognitive changes

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