Haloooooo every one how a u doing?, today let us discuss about major signs of liver failure ,imagine waking up in morning and you find out that you have liver failure with no warning signs , no symptoms this is the reality to many people around the world who under go such situation, for example in Uganda a twelve year old Emanuel who was in senior one, one day while he was playing foot ball he started feeling tired and weak at first he thought it was a virus bat as time went his condition worsened , the doctors discovered that he had liver failure discovered
SEVEN :COMMON SIGNS OF LIVER FAILURE
1. Jaundice (Yellowing of Skin and Eyes)
Have you ever noticed some one with a yellow skin or eyes ? may be you have experienced it your self so this yellowing of skin is called Jaundice, so it is a yellow substance made when red blood cells break down this process is called hemolysis ,this is one of the most common signs of liver problems. Its when your skin and eyes turn yellow It occurs when the liver cannot effectively process bilirubin, which is a yellow pigment produced from the breakdown of red blood cells. which causes it to excess since the liver cant remove it from blood , it causes the skin, eyes, and even nails to appear yellow, abnormal drowsiness, dark urine , fatigue , loss of appetite this can be caused by infections , damaged liver, hepatitis, liver cancer , however it can be treated by prescribed medication , avoiding alcohol , perform surgery and liver transplantation , they are three different types of jaundice eg pre-hepatic which is cause by excessive read blood cells break down , haptic which is caused by liver diseases , and post hepatic which is caused by bile duct obstruction , obstructive jaundice this is when bile is not able to drain into your intestines which can lead to death
2. Fatigue and Weakness
Chronic liver problems can lead to extreme fatigue which is feeling extremally tired or exhausted , liver cause fatigue because the liver which removes toxins from the blood its not working properly , blood sugar levels cant drop which causes fatigue , the liver sore energy in the form of glycogen if its not working properly energy levels can drop causing fatigue , when liver is not not working properly it cant produce protein which causes fatigue and weakness. The liver plays a central role in energy metabolism by storing and releasing glucose. When the liver is damaged, its ability to maintain energy levels is destructed, leaving individuals feeling constantly exhausted.so a person needs to perform blood tests , order imaging tests , recommend life style change , go for medication
3. Abdominal pain
Abdominal is when your belly gets bigger because of extra fluid , it occurs when your upper abdomen organs are sick eg stomach , spleen , pancreas, gallbladder , bile ducts and liver which cant work properly which causes fluid to build up in you belly which leads to excess of fluid in the abdominal cavity, It is also caused by increased pressure in the veins of the liver and a decrease in the production of proteins that help regulate fluid balance.it has symptoms eg your belly gets bigger ,painfully in your belly ,you might feel short of breath blood in your poop , dizziness jaundice, pain worsening with exercise , visible selling in your pain , if you have abdominal swelling see the doctor do tests to see if you have liver problem, change lifestyle to help your live
4. Dark-Colored Urine
When you are normal you urine should be colorless, so when you don't consume enough fluids , your urine becomes more concentrated and turns dark yellow Dark yellow or brownish urine may indicate liver problem however it is completely normal for the color of your urine to vary but if its consistent in yellow their may be a problem when your liver is healthy it helps to remove bilirubin from your blood , however if your liver is damaged it may not be able to remove bilirubin properly which causes it to build in your body some liver problems that causes urine dark include liver cancer , liver cirrhosis ,hepatitis , fats building up the liver . , if you notice that your urine is darker see a doctor , get tested , and follow the treatment This occurs when excess bilirubin is excreted in the urine instead of being processed into bile. It is often a sign of liver inflammation, gallstones, or bile duct blockages.
5. Nausea and Vomiting
6. Itchy Skin (Pruritus)
Itchy skin , can be frustrating and uncomfortable Persistent itching, often without a visible rash, may be linked to the accumulation of bile salts in the bloodstream., liver problems that can cause liver problems include liver cancer ,hepatitis, fatty liver diseases, to manage itchy skin you have to avoid scratching, avoid hot showers ,wear comfortable clothing , Itching is a lesser-known symptom of liver disease but can cause significant discomfort for those affected
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7. Unexpected Weight Loss
Un expected weight loss can be assign that something is missing your body , when your liver is not functioning properly it can affect your body ability to process nutrients leading to weight loss Liver problems can lead to decreased appetite, malabsorption of nutrients, and muscle wasting. These factors combined may result in rapid, unintentional weight loss, which could be an early sign of liver function.
8. Swelling in Legs and Ankles (Edema)
Have you noticed that swelling in your legs and ankles , this could be assign that your liver is not functioning properly since it cant remove fluids from your blood effectively which causes fluid to be in your legs and ankles usually as a result of cirrhosis which is sever liver disease ,Liver damage affects protein production, particularly albumin, which helps maintain fluid balance in the bloodstream., to reduce the swelling reduce salt since it reduces fluid retention were by you can take less than 2000mg of sodium per day , wearing stocking so as to reduce swealing
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