9 signs that may indicate liver problems

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Most often, a person does not suspect a diseased liver: there are no nerve endings in it, and therefore there are no pain signals. What signs can indicate existing problems with this organ?

Chronic fatigue. When the liver stops coping with the function of blood purification, a person begins to experience fatigue, apathy, and poor sleep.

Darkening of urine. The pale yellow color of urine is given by bilirubin, a substance that is a product of the breakdown of certain blood components. Bilirubin is delivered to the liver, where it mixes with bile. Some liver diseases can disrupt its ability to process bilirubin normally, causing a significant amount of it to be excreted in the urine. As a result, it changes color.

Changes in the color of the skin and mucous membranes. With liver problems, the skin, sclera of the eyes, and mucous membranes become yellowish – this is a consequence of the accumulation of bilirubin in the body.

Problems with the skin of the face. In case of liver problems, the skin may become oily, covered with abscesses, boils, or allergic rashes may appear on it. The other side of the coin is increased dryness of the skin, peeling, and itching.

Pain in the right hypochondrium. One of the most dangerous signs that can indicate liver disease. Pain usually occurs in the late stages of the disease, when the liver begins to enlarge.

Also, according to doctors, signs that may indicate liver problems include:

• constant headaches,
• unexplained weight loss,
• increased body temperature,
• pain in the joints and muscles.