As we all know, the liver is a very important organ in our body, which has important functions of detoxification metabolism and hematopoietic storage. To maintain normal liver function, it is important to develop good lifestyle habits, stick to a healthy diet, and ensure adequate sleep to properly regulate the liver. Only if the basic functions of the liver are well maintained can our body be kept in a normal state.
If there is a problem with the liver, it can have a huge impact on our body. But what is special is that the liver does not feel pain. This means that if the liver is damaged, we will most likely not have a noticeable response. However, liver problems do not occur suddenly, and if we are careful enough, weak signals that there is something wrong with the liver can still be observed.
Reminder: When these abnormal manifestations appear in the body, it is likely that there is a problem with the liver, so you should pay attention to it in time
1. Spider nevi
If there are many small red dots with long legs on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, and upper limbs, they are like red spiders; There is a red dot in the middle that is surrounded by bloodshots, hence the name spider nevi. Spider angiomatas are also a unique manifestation of liver disease.
When you press the center of the mole with a toothpick or matchstick, the entire mole disappears. After relaxing, it will reappear, and we should also be vigilant at this time. According to statistics, 85% of people with spider angiomatas on their body may have varying degrees of liver tissue damage.
2. Obvious abdominal distention
Once there are health problems in the liver, it can lead to a shortened life expectancy. This is because the liver, as an important organ of the human body, has the ability to digest food and excrete toxins, so when our liver function continues to decline, patients may experience significant bloating problems.
If we always feel that there is significant bloating, we also need to be alert to liver ascites caused by liver lesions. It is best to see a doctor as soon as this signal is noticed, and to improve liver function by reasonable means, otherwise abdominal distension may persist when ascites is severe.
3. Easy to get drunk
The liver is the main sobering organ in the body, secreting enzymes that convert alcohol into water and carbon dioxide. In addition, this enzyme can also convert ethanol into acetaldehyde and acetic acid. When these harmful substances accumulate in a certain amount, they can damage our liver health. If a person used to have a strong alcohol tolerance but suddenly can't drink much anymore, it's also a sign that our liver has been damaged and its detoxification function has declined.
4. Decreased appetite
People who maintain a healthy liver generally do not experience a decrease in appetite or loss of appetite. Some people have liver disease, and in the process of functional decline, the secretion of bile in our body decreases, which is also equivalent to a decrease in our digestion. Under the influence of indigestion problems, in addition to being prone to diarrhea, the patient's appetite will also be affected. If your appetite is not maintained properly, you may also experience loss of appetite, aversion to greasy foods, and nausea when you smell oily fumes, which may also be a sign of liver disease.
5. Pain in the liver area
Our liver itself is a silent organ, and generally minor illnesses and pains do not cause severe pain in the liver area. However, when the liver lesions are very severe, the liver capsule may be stretched or the liver may enlarge, which may lead to liver pain problems.
Therefore, it is also necessary to understand the specific causes of liver pain signals in a timely manner. Liver pain problems caused by liver lesions require immediate treatment to maintain liver health.
6. Abnormal excrement
If you find that the color of your stool has changed, you also need to pay attention and check it in time to understand the cause of its occurrence. This is because the liver does not produce brown urine or clay-like stools if it maintains normal function and is not affected by high levels of bilirubin.
However, in some patients with liver disease, the effects of the disease can damage our liver cells and release large amounts of bilirubin into the bloodstream. Under the influence of jaundice, the color of the excrement changes. If this happens, prompt treatment is required to control the progression of liver disease and restore good health.
In short, we can't take liver problems lightly. If we don't pay attention, it may already be too late by the time the disease is detected. Therefore, we must keep these points in mind and detect and treat liver damage as early as possible.