Palmar liver, which is a "signal" of liver disease
Observe your palms and pay attention to the color of your palms. Normally, the palm of the hand has an even reddish color. However, if you have pink spots and patches on the sides of your palms, large and small thenars, as well as in the fingertip area, and they turn pale with press, this could be a warning sign of palmar erythema.
Thenar refers to the muscular area from the palm of the hand to the base of the thumb, and thenar refers to the area from the palm to the side of the little thumb.
Palmar liver is one of the important markers of chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Due to the decline of liver function due to hepatitis and cirrhosis, the inactivation of estrogen is reduced, which in turn leads to an increase in estrogen levels in the body. This stimulates capillary congestion and dilation, eventually forming the palmar hepatic.
Changes in estrogen levels can also lead to the appearance of "spider angiomas" on the face, neck, chest, and back. When you press the center of the spider nevus with your hand, they disappear and return to their original shape when released.
It is important to note that the presence of palmar and spider angiomata does not necessarily mean that you have liver disease, but you should get checked up promptly. Only after a comprehensive analysis and judgment by a doctor can a correct conclusion be drawn.
4 "distress signals" from the liver
Liver damage can affect the body's metabolic function, detoxification function, and immune function. Therefore, we need to pay attention to the following 4 "distress signals" sent by the liver:
1. Skin abnormalities
In addition to palmar liver and spider angiomata, jaundice should also be on the lookout. Liver abnormalities can cause blockage of the biliary tracts, preventing bilirubin from being excreted properly, causing jaundice. Jaundice usually manifests as yellowing of the eyes, skin, and urine.
2. Loss of appetite
Liver damage often leads to decreased digestion and, in severe cases, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting from greasy foods. This is mainly due to damage to liver cells and a decrease in bile secretion, which affects the digestion of fats.
3. Easy fatigue
Long-term loss of appetite and obstruction of digestion and absorption can lead to phenomena such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, dizziness and tinnitus.
4. Bleeding
Liver abnormalities can lead to abnormal synthesis of coagulation factors, and symptoms such as bleeding gums and nosebleeds are likely to occur.
The five things that the liver worries about the most
1. Smoking and alcohol abuse
The nicotine in tobacco and the harmful substances in smoke can damage organs such as the liver and are one of the main risk factors for disease and cancer. The alcohol metabolite ethanol is very bad for the liver, and alcohol abuse increases the risk of fatty liver and alcoholic liver disease.
2. Indiscriminate medication
Most drugs are metabolized in the body by the liver, so drug abuse or irrational use of drugs can cause damage to the liver. In particular, long-term abuse of drugs that contain liver toxicity, such as certain over-the-counter drugs, illegal drugs, or large doses, increases the risk of liver damage.
3. Unreasonable eating habits
A diet high in fat, cholesterol, and sugar can increase fat deposition in the liver, leading to fatty liver. In addition, an unbalanced diet and a lack of nutrients such as protein and vitamins can also have a negative impact on liver health.
4. Viral infection
Viral hepatitis is one of the common causes of liver disease, including hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). These viruses can infect humans through bloodstream, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission, causing chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis.
5. Lack of exercise and obesity
Physical inactivity and chronic obesity can lead to fat accumulation in the liver, increasing the risk of fatty liver. Obesity is also associated with diseases such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes, which may also adversely affect liver health.
90% of liver diseases are effectively preventable
The liver has an excellent regenerative capacity, and most of the factors that cause liver health problems are clear, and targeted measures can prevent 90% of liver diseases.
1. Maintain a healthy weight
Reducing fat content helps to reduce the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is recommended to stick to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for about 30 minutes at least 5 times a week and maintain a balanced diet.
2. Abstain from alcohol
Abstaining from alcohol is currently the most effective way to protect the liver. Studies have found that for patients with alcoholic fatty liver disease, the fat in the liver will improve significantly about 10 days after quitting alcohol.
3. Take your medication as prescribed
Always take your medications correctly as directed by your doctor and avoid using multiple medications at the same time. For example, many cold medicines, including proprietary Chinese medicines, contain acetaminophen. Taking multiple cold medicines at the same time can lead to adverse effects from excessive intake of acetaminophen.
4. Pay attention to your sleep schedule
Starting at 11 p.m., the liver and gallbladder begin to metabolize, and falling asleep helps the liver repair itself and minimize adverse effects. Behaviors such as staying up late and playing games for long periods of time can easily cause damage to the liver. The key to regulating the liver is to maintain a regular sleep schedule, go to bed early and wake up early.
5. Maintain peace of mind
Maintaining a good mood is also very important to maintain liver health, try to maintain a calm, optimistic and cheerful state of mind to promote normal liver qi operation and smooth metabolism.