How To Make Sure Your Liver Is Healthy
Liver failure leads to disruption of all body functions. The danger is that many liver diseases are asymptomatic up to a certain point, and a person learns about the problem only when there is already an issue. Therefore, the liver must be checked regularly, even if you do not notice any alarm signals.
Dr. Kate
The biggest enemies
The liver is an effective filter that removes toxins from the body. All of our bad habits, eating habits, and consumption of alcohol and fatty foods are reflected in the liver. The liver has an excellent ability to recover and cope with junk for a long period — but at some point, it fails, like a vacuum cleaner with filters clogged by debris.
First signals
Even though there may be no obvious symptoms of liver problems, there are indirect signs that you should look out for:
- Periodical bitterness in the mouth
- Discomfort under the right rib
- Yellowish tint of the whites of the eyes, face, and palms
- Urine color becomes darker, and the feces, on the contrary, become lighter
- The appearance of bruises on the body, with no explanation
- Itchy skin at night
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