- Simran Suri
Liver damage occurs due to factors like excessive alcohol consumption, viral infections (such as hepatitis), and fatty liver disease.
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Other causes include drug toxicity, autoimmune diseases, and chronic exposure to toxins.
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Let's have a look at the early warning signs of liver damage:
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Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by high bilirubin levels, indicating liver malfunction.
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Pain or swelling in the upper right abdomen, where the liver is located, suggesting inflammation or enlargement.
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Changes in urine color to dark brown and stool color to pale or clay-colored, signaling bile flow issues.
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Frequent nausea and episodes of vomiting due to the liver's reduced ability to filter toxins.
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Edema in the lower extremities caused by the liver's inability to produce enough proteins, leading to fluid retention.
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Persistent itching due to bile salts building up under the skin when the liver is unable to process bile properly.
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