The liver, as one of the important organs of the human body, is amazed by its many functions. It is not only responsible for detoxification, metabolism, and energy storage, but also participates in the synthesis and breakdown of proteins, fats, sugars, etc. However, the liver is also a "silent organ" that is often not easily detected when something goes wrong. Therefore, it is important for us to understand the "cry for help" signals sent by the liver and detect liver disease early.
1. Jaundice: ** and the "yellow alert" of the eyes
Jaundice is one of the most common symptoms of liver disease. When the liver is unable to metabolize bilirubin properly, bilirubin accumulates in the bloodstream, resulting in a yellow appearance of the eyes and the eyes. This phenomenon is called "jaundice". The appearance of jaundice is usually an important signal of liver disease, especially acute hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and other diseases.
2. Pain in the liver area: the liver's "pain cry for help".
Pain in the liver area, usually in the upper right abdomen. This pain can be caused by an enlarged liver, inflammation of the liver surface, tumors, etc. The presence of pain in the liver area may be a warning sign from the liver that there may be a problem with the liver. In particular, persistent and aggravated pain in the liver area may be a sign of serious diseases such as liver cancer, and must be paid enough attention.
3. Fatigue: "energy warning" of liver function
Fatigue is an experience that many people have, but you know what? One of the causes of fatigue may be liver disease. The liver is responsible for the synthesis of many important substances in the human body, including albumin, coagulation factors, etc. When liver function is impaired, the synthesis of these substances is affected, leading to symptoms such as fatigue and fatigue. In addition, liver disease may cause abnormal glucose metabolism, which can further worsen fatigue.
4. Abnormal liver function: the accumulation of "toxins" in the body.
The liver is the main detoxification organ of the human body, which converts toxins in the body into harmless substances through metabolism and transformation, and then excretes them from the body. When liver function is impaired, this detoxification is affected, leading to the accumulation of toxins in the body. This not only increases the burden on the liver, but can also lead to damage to other organs. Therefore, when abnormal liver function occurs, such as elevated aminotransferases and decreased albumin, a high degree of suspicion should be aroused.
5. Spider angiomatas and palmar erythema: the "best signals" of liver disease
Spider angiomas and palmar liver are the most unique symptoms of liver disease. Their appearance is associated with a weakened inactivation of estrogen by the liver. Spider angiomata is a kind of ** lesion with small blood vessels dilated in the center, usually appearing on the face, neck, arms, etc. On the other hand, the palmar liver refers to the redness and congestion of the base area of the palm, thumb and little finger. The presence of these two symptoms suggests that there may be a serious problem with the liver.
6. Loss of appetite: the "digestive signal" of liver disease
Liver disease often leads to loss of appetite because the liver plays an important role in the digestive process. The liver secretes bile, which helps digest fats. When liver function is impaired, the secretion of bile is affected, leading to difficulty in fat digestion and loss of appetite. In addition, liver disease can lead to malabsorption of nutrients, which can further aggravate the symptoms of loss of appetite.
7. Metabolic abnormalities: "endocrine signals" of liver disease
Liver disease can lead to endocrine disorders and metabolic abnormalities. For example, liver disease can cause blood sugar to rise, triggering diabetes; Liver disease can also cause elevated estrogen levels, triggering symptoms such as spider angiomata and palmar erythema. Therefore, the possibility of liver disease should also be considered when metabolic abnormalities are present.
8. Be alert to the "early signs" of liver disease
There are often no obvious symptoms in the early stages of liver disease, but some early signs are worth being wary of. For example, symptoms such as weight loss, itching, jaundice, and pain in the liver area that occur in a short period of time may indicate liver problems. Therefore, when we find ourselves experiencing these symptoms, we should seek medical attention in time for a check-up and **.
9. Prevention of liver disease: start from daily life.
Preventing liver disease starts with daily life. Maintain a good routine and avoid staying up late; Eat a reasonable diet and avoid excessive alcohol consumption and excessive intake of greasy food; Maintain a good mindset and reduce stress; Regular physical examinations are carried out to detect and ** liver diseases in time. In addition, patients with viral hepatitis such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C should be actively treated with antiviral** to prevent disease progression.
The liver is an important organ of our body, and it silently undertakes a variety of physiological functions. However, liver disease often has no obvious symptoms in the early stages, so it is important for us to understand the early signs of liver disease and detect it early. Let's work together to take care of liver health and protect our bodies.
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