Liver performs more than 500 functions in our body. The main function of the liver is to assist in the process of metabolism, i.e., the body's conversion of food into energy and essential elements.
The body must have glucose, protein, carbohydrate metabolism . The liver stores and converts everything we eat into energy. Likewise, the liver works to remove toxins from the body.
If the liver does not work properly, there is no metabolism in the body. According to experts, there are not many signs/symptoms of liver disease. In the first stage, it is very likely that no symptoms of liver disease will be seen. Some may experience fatigue, lethargy, and digestive problems. But it may not always be related to liver disease. These symptoms also appear for other reasons.
When symptoms of liver disease appear, it may be too late. If someone is very tired, or has a lot of digestive problems, there is a possibility of liver disease.
liver disease specialist Dr. According to Pukar Thapa, it has been found that the liver disease is known only after the 'advanced' stage or after the liver has deteriorated a lot . But if the screening test is done regularly, liver disease can be detected. Since many people do not know about liver disease, they only know if there are many liver problems.
Feeling extremely tired or weak
When the liver does not work properly, toxins begin to accumulate in the body, causing constant fatigue and low energy.
Having digestive problems
The liver plays an important role in the digestive process. Liver deterioration can cause problems such as loss of appetite and weight loss. When the liver breaks down, water starts to accumulate in the stomach . This is called ascites. This causes the stomach to feel bloated or swollen. Likewise, the problem of vomiting can be continuous when toxic substances accumulate in the body.
Calf or leg swelling
Fluid imbalance in the body or lack of protein can cause leg swelling.
itchy skin
The accumulation of bilirubin and other toxic substances in the blood can cause itchy skin.
Laziness in the body, feeling sluggish
Because the liver is not able to remove toxic substances from the body, problems such as lethargy, feeling sluggish, and not wanting to work may occur.
These symptoms may not always be related to liver disease. These symptoms also appear for other reasons. Some people consume alcohol excessively, have a history of liver cancer in the family, if they have diabetes or hypertension in their family or themselves, they should have their liver checked from time to time.
It is very important to check the liver once a year. Similarly, people who already have liver problems should be checked from time to time according to the doctor's advice.
