Liver Disease: Excessive Alcohol Consumption - A Warning Bell. Are You Experiencing These Liver-Related Symptoms? Identify Them Immediately, Experts Say
Liver Disease: The liver is responsible for digesting food and producing bile in the body. It aids digestion through bile. However, if there are issues with liver function or abnormal symptoms appear, seek treatment promptly. Dr. Amit Mandot, Clinical Lead of Adult Hepatology and Liver Transplant at Gleneagles Hospital, provides information on this matter.
Excessive Alcohol Consumption and Fatty Diets? Stop Now...
Liver failure disrupts digestion, leading to various stomach ailments. The liver helps the body fight infections, remove toxins, regulate blood sugar, store carbohydrates, and produce proteins. It detoxifies the entire body. When the liver's function is hindered or damaged, it can lead to inflammation, scarring, and cirrhosis. In severe cases, liver transplantation may be necessary. Excessive alcohol consumption, fatty diets, and viral infections like hepatitis can damage the liver.
What Are the Symptoms?
- Fatigue: If you feel physically exhausted while performing daily activities or working, seek medical advice and get yourself checked.
- Nausea: This usually occurs due to the accumulation of toxins in the bloodstream, as the liver's ability to expel these toxins diminishes.
- Pale Stools: This could be a bile-related issue.
- Yellow Skin or Eyes (Jaundice): This is a major symptom of liver problems, often accompanied by itchy skin, causing discomfort.
- Bruising: This may be due to the liver's reduced ability to produce clotting factors.
- Red Palms: A concern for those with liver cirrhosis.
- Dark Urine: This indicates an excess of bilirubin in the liver.
- Ascites: Swelling of the abdomen due to fluid retention, and swelling in the legs and ankles due to fluid accumulation.
- Sleep Disturbances: People with liver cirrhosis often face sleep issues, including insomnia.
- Spider Angiomas: Spider-like blood vessels under the skin on the face and legs can indicate liver disease. Timely diagnosis and treatment can lead to recovery.
Stop Excessive Alcohol Consumption Now!
A crucial tip for maintaining liver health is to limit alcohol intake. Excessive drinking can cause inflammation, scarring, and liver cirrhosis. To avoid alcohol addiction and keep your liver healthy, it is advised to limit consumption. Obesity is linked to fatty liver disease, which can worsen if not controlled. A balanced diet and regular exercise help prevent liver problems. Drinking enough water aids in expelling toxins from the body and aids digestion.
(Note: The above information is intended for readers' awareness. ABP Majha does not make any claims based on this content)
