Gastroenterologist listed the first signs of liver problems

Often, a person learns about liver diseases in the late stages, but there are ways to recognize the first signs of health problems. On October 5, Elvira Komkova, an expert at the GUTA CLINIC and a gastroenterologist, told Gazeta.Ru».

"The liver is often called a "silent organ" because it has no pain receptors. Pain can only come from the liver capsule, a dense surrounding membrane that stretches with inflammation, swelling, or neoplasm growth. It is at this time that there is a feeling of heaviness, discomfort or dull pain in the right hypochondrium," she said.

However, these signs do not begin to appear immediately, and by the time they are detected, the disease has progressed.

As other signals of the disease, the expert named yellowing of the skin, sclera of the eyes and mucous membranes, leading to a tense accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, as well as painful itching throughout the body.

"Special liver signs may appear on the patient's skin at this time. For example, vascular asterisks on the face, chest, and shoulders, as well as redness of the palms, known as "liver palms." And yellow plaques on the eyelids or skin are deposits of cholesterol," explained the gastroenterologist.

However, there are earlier signs. If they are found, you should consider visiting a doctor.

"Chronic fatigue and weakness for no reason, which do not go away even after sleep and rest. This symptom is the earliest "bell", but it is often attributed to the effects of stress and other problems," the doctor said.

Problems with the liver can be indicated by a violation of the sleep cycle (insomnia at night and fatigue during the day), nausea, memory loss, apathy, irritability, and loss of appetite. You should also be wary of weight loss for no apparent reason and the appearance of bruises.

At the same time, Komkova expressed hope that the liver has the ability to recover. Due to this property, the effects of most diseases are reversible.

"Acute viral hepatitis A and E, medicinal and toxic hepatitis respond well to treatment, provided that the effects of the poison are stopped, as well as bile stagnation. Fatty disease can be defeated if the patient monitors his weight," the doctor said.

It is also possible to control hepatitis B and C and autoimmune hepatitis. Modern medicine is also able to help in cases of liver cancer or advanced cirrhosis. However, it is still easier to prevent such diseases than to cope with them.

"Abstaining from alcohol and fatty, fried, spicy foods in combination with body weight control is the basis of prevention. It is equally important to protect yourself from hepatitis B through vaccination, as well as to avoid hepatitis C infection through barrier contraception and the use of disposable medical instruments," the expert advised.

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