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Let's start with the liver, a large gland located in the upper right side of our abdomen that is an integral part of the body. In modern life, especially for sales managers who drink a lot, the liver is often under tremendous stress.
I think everyone is familiar with the concept of drinking alcohol hurting the liver, but do you know that in daily life, what inconspicuous small symptoms may also be the liver asking you for help?
Imagine a middle-aged sales manager who socializes almost every night because of the demands of his job. Drinking became a part of his job, and although he didn't think he drank much, over time, he began to feel tired, unable to concentrate, and sometimes had yellow eyes.
These symptoms may seem ordinary, but they are actually a sign of impaired liver function. Another example is a project manager who often works overtime late into the night. She doesn't drink alcohol often, but she has a stressful life, eats irregularly, and often feels vague pain in her upper right abdomen and itchy skin.
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The liver is the detoxifier in our body, and once there is a problem with its function, the toxins in the body are not properly handled, and they are reflected on the skin. There is also a case about a freelancer who, due to the pressure of work and irregular schedule, noticed that he gradually gained weight, especially the accumulation of belly fat.
The liver is not just a detoxification organ, it is also responsible for the metabolism of fats. When liver function is poor, fat metabolism in the body will be affected, which can easily cause obesity, especially abdominal obesity.
Many times, people may overlook these subtle physical changes, and by the time severe liver disease symptoms appear, treatment and recovery can be more difficult. Therefore, it is not a loss to pay attention to your liver health from the small details of daily life.
Although the liver is strong, it also needs our careful care. Small symptoms in daily life may be warning signs from the liver. One important signal that we often overlook when talking about liver health is the changes in our faces. You may not notice it too much, but your face can tell you a lot of secrets about your liver health.
First, let's talk about yellowing of the skin. For example, a middle-aged man who had been drinking alcohol for a long time noticed that the whites of his eyes began to turn yellow, which is a typical sign of liver insufficiency.
Next, let's talk about itchy skin. This may not be as intuitive as jaundice, but it is a common problem for people with liver disease. In one case, a woman who often works overtime and has a stressful life finds that her skin is particularly itchy at night, which may be due to her liver's weakened ability to process toxins during the night.
Let's talk about dull skin. This is also an outward manifestation of an unhealthy liver. Poor liver condition can affect the body's blood circulation, leaving the skin without adequate nutrients, resulting in dull and dull skin.
Imagine a young man who often stays up late, and he may find that his face is getting darker and darker, which is a manifestation of poor liver function. We also need to pay attention to spider angiomas on the face.
This small hemangioma, which usually appears on the face, neck or arm, is a erythema formed by the dilation of small blood vessels with a prominent arteriole in the middle. The appearance of spider angiomata is often associated with cirrhosis of the liver or other liver diseases. Suppose there is a middle-aged man who has not exercised for a long time and has a greasy diet, he may notice the appearance of this spider nevus on the face.
Finally, let's talk about facial swelling. This condition is especially common in people with cirrhosis. For example, if a patient with high blood pressure starts to experience abnormal swelling in his face, this could be a sign of impaired liver function.
All of these facial symptoms are outward manifestations of liver health problems. By observing these changes, we can identify potential liver disease problems in time and take early steps to treat them. Remember, the liver is a vital organ in our body, and once something goes wrong, its effects are comprehensive. The observation of these symptoms is not only a monitoring of the symptoms, but also a kind of responsibility for health.
Entering the summer, the weather becomes hot, and this season is a period that requires special attention for people with bad liver. In summer, in order to adapt to the high temperature of the external environment, the metabolism will become more active, and the burden on the liver will increase accordingly.
First of all, the most common problem for patients with liver disease in summer is that the balance of water and electrolytes in the body is easily disturbed. Because high temperatures can cause the body to lose a lot of water through sweat, if water and electrolytes are not replenished in time, it can cause additional stress on the liver.
Imagine a young man who enjoys outdoor sports and may feel fatigue increase if he does not replenish water and salt in time after an intense summer workout, because the liver is trying to regulate the metabolic balance in the body. In hot weather, people tend to prefer to eat cold drinks and raw and cold foods, but this may not be a good choice for people with bad livers.
Cold drinks and raw and cold foods can irritate the stomach and intestines and increase the burden on the liver. It's a good idea to choose mild, easy-to-digest foods, such as cooked vegetables and light soups. A middle-aged woman who regularly consumes cold beverages may find that her indigestion situation becomes more severe in the summer, and this is where the liver is reminding you that you need to change your eating habits.
Let's talk about summer escape. The impact of high summer temperatures on patients with liver disease cannot be ignored. The liver itself is involved in regulating body temperature, and when the outside temperature rises, the liver needs to work more to help the body adapt to temperature changes.
Therefore, patients with liver disease should try to avoid outdoor activities during high temperature periods and choose to go out in the morning and evening when it is cooler, which can reduce the pressure on the liver. For example, there was a retired elderly man with poor liver function, who noticed an improvement in his overall mental state after he started taking a walk in the morning.
Summer is also an important time to maintain emotional stability. On hot summer days, people are more likely to feel irritable, which is an additional challenge for the liver.
People with liver disease are advised to engage in light relaxation activities, such as meditation, relaxing music, or simple stretching exercises, which can help regulate mood and thus reduce the burden on the liver.
The strong summer UV rays are not only harmful to the skin, but also indirectly affect the health of the liver. Too much UV light can lead to an increase in free radicals in the body, which requires the liver to invest more energy to remove these harmful substances. To alleviate this burden, it is advisable to wear an appropriate amount of sunscreen, wear a hat and sunglasses when going out, and move in the shade as much as possible.
With proper lifestyle adjustments, we can not only help reduce the burden on the liver, but also improve the quality of life and enjoy a healthy summer life. Remember, although the liver is unknown, its impact on us is comprehensive and far-reaching, and caring for the liver is caring for life.
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