The liver is the largest solid organ in the human body and is responsible for many critical tasks such as detoxification, metabolism, and bile production.
But the liver, like the "silent hero" in the city, will bear it quietly even if it is sick, and will not let us perceive its "pain". However, when the liver is really damaged, our body exhibits some symptoms that cannot be ignored.
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Liver badness may have
"One yellow, two red, three black"
Is it true that liver problems are reflected in the face? The phenomenon that we have always called "one yellow, two red, three black" is actually an early warning sign from these conditions.
"One Yellow"
According to Li Yueqing, an attending physician of Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, in his article, the eyes are a sensitive and fragile area of the human body, which has a close relationship with the liver.
When you notice that the whites of your eyes are yellow, it may be a warning sign of abnormal liver function.
"Two Reds"
In addition, the palm is red, a common example is some small red spots on the palm, which turn white when pressed, and let go to restore. You might think it's just a harmless change in skin color, however, in fact, it's what we call "palmar erythema", a manifestation caused primarily by liver disease.
Zhi Jiehua, deputy chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology of the First People's Hospital of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, who published an article in the health section of the People's Daily, pointed out that spider nevi are caused by the subtle expansion of blood vessels, and their appearance is red or purple, and the shape is like a spider's web, which is more common on the face, neck and upper chest. Its appearance is often associated with elevated estrogen levels due to liver disease.
"Three Blacks"
Dark circles can stem from a variety of factors, such as lack of sleep, excessive stress, etc.
However, if dark circles persist and are accompanied by other symptoms such as feeling tired, loss of appetite, etc., it may be a sign of impaired liver function. Abnormal liver function can affect the body's ability to metabolize and detoxify, which in turn causes pigment to be deposited around the eyes, resulting in dark circles.
When liver function is impaired and toxins cannot be eliminated from the body as usual, these toxins may travel with the bloodstream to the face, causing the skin to darken. This darkening usually appears as a dull complexion.
Blackening of the nails can also be a sign of liver insufficiency. If the liver is damaged, harmful substances inside the body can accumulate in the nails, causing the nails to change color and may affect the way they grow, causing the nails to become brittle and break.
These are all warning signs that our bodies are trying to send us when our liver is damaged. Once we ignore these signals and fail to seek medical attention in time, liver disease may further worsen and even become life-threatening.
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It is a high-risk group for liver disease
1. People with poor lifestyle:
Habits such as smoking, drinking, going to bed late, irritability, etc., can have a negative impact on liver function, and these behaviors may even lead to liver cancer.
2. Superheavy:
For people who are overweight or obese, they are more likely to develop fatty liver disease.
3. People with hepatitis B or hepatitis B virus carriers:
Every three to six months, people with hepatitis B infection or virus carriers need to go to the hospital for a medical check-up, which includes blood tests and an ultrasound of the liver.
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Several habits that hurt the liver
So, in our daily life, are there some bad habits that are quietly damaging our liver?
1. Love to drink
After drinking, more than 90% of the alcohol needs to be broken down by the liver. The acetaldehyde and free radicals produced in this process can not only destroy liver cells, but also lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver, which in turn can harm liver function.
2. Tsunenen Kuya
Staying up late is considered one of the main causes of many diseases, and it also has an impact on the health of the liver. Staying up late frequently may interfere with normal blood circulation, increasing the likelihood of liver damage and leading to liver dysfunction due to lack of adequate rest.
3. Getting angry easily
People who are angry may be more likely to develop liver disease than the average person. Persistent anger can cause stagnation of liver qi, which in turn can damage the liver.
I believe that through this article, you will be able to have a deeper understanding of the liver, look at the behavior and habits of daily life more scientifically, and thus cherish and protect your liver more. Only a healthy liver can lead to a healthy life.
So, from now on, let's take action together, care for the liver, stay away from the habit of hurting the liver, and give ourselves a healthy and beautiful future.