Liver is rotting silently, 5 symptoms are deceiving you, gastrologist's warning-keep the money for operation ready

According to the National Center for Biotechnology, about two million deaths occur every year due to liver failure. That is, one out of every 25 deaths in the world is due to liver failure. By catching some symptoms in the beginning, you can prevent the liver from being put at risk.

The job of the liver is to filter blood, process nutrients and remove toxins from the body. It keeps working silently. But sometimes the functioning of the liver can get disturbed, which leads to liver problems. According to

Dr Gurbakshish Singh Sidhu, Senior Consultant-Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Patiala , the symptoms of liver damage are very minor and similar to common digestive problems, due to which they are easily ignored.

A dangerous disease of liver failure is hepatitis, which can affect the liver so much that the liver stops working or cancer develops. Most people do not get timely medical treatment because they are unable to recognize the symptoms of liver problems, due to which it takes a lot of time to get treatment. Causes of liver damage

According to the doctor, liver damage is caused by toxins and infections. Obesity and excessive alcohol consumption can also cause liver problems, which weaken the body. If the problem persists for a long time, it can cause liver lesions, which are life-threatening because they cause liver failure. The early signs of liver problems should not be ignored so that they can be cured with timely treatment. Ignoring these symptoms can worsen the condition, which may lead to a liver transplant.
Feeling tired for no reason

According to the doctor, if you feel constantly tired without any reason, then this is the first sign of liver problem. The liver plays an important role in energy metabolism. When the liver does not function properly, the energy level starts falling.

Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes

This happens when bilirubin starts accumulating in the blood. In this condition, the liver is unable to digest it properly, due to which diseases like hepatitis or liver cirrhosis arise.

Always feeling full

Feeling uneasy in the upper right side of the stomach or feeling full all the time is a symptom of swelling or fluid accumulation in the liver. This is called ascites, which is a type of liver disease.

Change in urine color

A sudden change in the colour of urine or stool is a sign of bile problem. If the urine is dark and the colour of the stool is muddy, then it shows that the liver is not able to remove waste from the body properly.

Deterioration of digestion

When the liver does not function properly, it affects the digestion process and absorption of nutrients, leading to reduced appetite and weight loss.

What to do to keep the liver healthy?

The doctor said that if any of these symptoms are seen, then contact the doctor immediately so that the liver can be saved from getting damaged. The treatment of the disease is decided on the basis of the type of problem in the liver. Antiviral medicines are given for viral hepatitis and lifestyle and diet changes are advised.

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