7 hidden symptoms that indicate your liver may be in trouble

Many people mistake these silent symptoms as just part of life. If you are suffering from any of these, you could be dealing with liver damage without even knowing it. Early treatment of liver problems can go a long way in avoiding serious long-term health issues.

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7 silent signs your liver needs attention

Liver damage may not always show symptoms that are as obvious as skin and eye discoloration. There are however, some early warning signs which are often missed that can help you to nip liver damage in the bud.

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Persistent fatigue and weakness

Feeling tired even when you have rested adequately could be a sign of liver damage. The liver plays an important role in our body’s metabolism and if it is damaged, the body is unable to process energy as it should.

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Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss

If you feel like you have lost your appetite or have lost weight without trying to, it could be a sign that your liver is damaged and is unable to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption as it should.

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Discomfort or pain in the upper right abdomen

Feeling pain or a burning sensation in the upper right-hand part of your abdomen where your liver is located could be a sign of damage. The liver often swells or becomes inflamed as a result of liver damage.

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Yellow skin or eyes

A yellow tinge on the skin or eyes (jaundice) is a result of the liver’s inability to breakdown the substance called bilirubin. This is a clear sign of liver damage and should not be ignored.

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Itchy skin and easy bruising

Itching in the skin can be a sign that liver function is reduced as toxins are building up under the skin, and are not able to be flushed out by the blood.

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Swelling in the legs or abdomen

Fluid retention in the legs or abdomen could be a sign that the liver is not functioning as it should and therefore blood flow is affected.

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Dark urine and pale stools

Changes in urine or stool colour is often a clear indicator that there are bile flow issues which could be an indication of liver stress or blockage.