Your liver is responsible for performing as many as 500 different functions in your body. Any type of damage to liver (caused due to alcohol abuse, smoking, unhealthy eating habits, etc.) can disrupt these functions and lead to complications throughout the body. Here are some of the common symptoms of liver disease:
1. Nausea and vomiting
This is a common symptom that accompanies a lot of diseases. Nausea refers to experiencing an urge to vomit and may be accompanied by sweating and excessive salivation. Vomiting on the other hand refers to the actual ejection of the contents of your stomach through your mouth and is usually painful.
2. Pain in the right upper part of the abdomen
The right upper part of your abdomen is where your liver is located. If you are feeling pain in this area, it is likely that you have some form of liver disease so make sure you consult a doctor soon.
3. Indigestion
Since the liver is one of the vital organs involved in digestion, any damage caused to it can disrupt the normal process. You may be unable to finish your meal or experience a burning sensation in your stomach.
4. Weakness and fatigue
Your liver is responsible for the absorption of many minerals and vitamins in your body. If it stops functioning properly, you may experience symptoms like weakness and fatigue.
5. Weight loss
Many types of liver disease can cause decreased appetite as your body is not able to digest the food properly. Liver disease also disrupts your metabolism leading to unexplained and sudden weight loss.
6. Yellow discoloration of skin
People suffering from hepatitis or liver cancer may also suffer from jaundice, which causes yellow discoloration of skin and eyes.
Liver disease can cause several other complications too, and it is important that you become alert and take care of your health before it's too late. Here are some of the things that can cause liver disease along with tips to avoid damaging your liver.
Read more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.
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