Liver Damage Symptoms: Doctor Shares Signs Of The Disease You Can See On Your Feet

 Your liver is one of the most important organs of the body and it is important that you take the necessary steps that prevents the organ from getting damaged. When the liver gets damaged, it cannot perform its functions which eventually can have an impact on your entire body. However, if you can spot liver damage in the early stages, necessary steps can be taken to prevent further damage.

The first step is to spot the symptoms of liver damage. The signs of the condition can be seen in different parts of the body, one of them being your feet. Dr Eric Berg, in a YouTube video, shared that the feet can be affected due to liver diseases. He said, “You can get a lot of clues by looking at certain parts of the body, especially the foot, to be able to understand what’s going on on the inside.”

Here are some signs of the signs of liver damage that you can spot on your feet.

Red and brown spots

Dr Breg said that this is a common symptom that’s seen in people with diabetes. However, if someone has cirrhosis or hepatitis or even a severe fatty liver, a lot of times the circulation is so bad in the lower part of their body you'll see these little red and like kind of a rust colour brown, maybe sometimes scaly little dots or pigments that look a little bit like a bruising.”

He added, “So the liver has a lot to do with the clotting factors, vitamin K and when you lose the liver function you can have a lot of things like bruising and discoloured spots in different parts of your body.”

Spider veins

These most commonly appear in the lower ankle but could occur anywhere in the body. Dr Berg said that this is a certain situation where the liver is no longer able to regulate oestrogen so we have this unregulated excessive amount of oestrogen that floats around the body and oestrogen tends to vasodilate and kind of create this vascular pooling effect of your blood.

He explained, “The problem with having this extra oestrogen is that extra oestrogen can then damage the liver and create things like even a fatty liver and problems with your bile duct which could lead to um gallstones.”

Dry cracked heels

When you have omega-3 deficiency, you tend to get dry and cracked heels. Dr Berg said, “The liver makes bile and bile helps you break down and absorb fat-soluble vitamins as well as fat-soluble nutrients like the omega-3 fatty acids. But with poor liver function, we don’t produce the amount of bile that we need to help to extract the omega-3 fatty acids.”

Itchy feet

Dr Berg says that itchy feet happens because the bile that’s produced by the liver is very very thickened. The bile then backs up into the liver and then backs into the blood. He said, “From the blood, it backs into the tissues and that can show up as itching. I know some people that have this unbearable itching [in their] feet [that] drives them crazy all night long but they're not making the connection. The problem is probably not in the foot, it's in the liver.”

Toenail issues

There are issues that can occur with the toenails with liver damage. According to Dr Berg, these are the five toenail issues; dystrophic nails, onychomycosis, leukonychia, onychorrhexis and a club nail.

 

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WHAT IS THE RELATION BETWEEN FEET AND HEALTH?

Cold Feet
If your toes are always cold, one reason could be poor blood flow -- a circulatory problem sometimes linked to smoking, high blood pressure, or heart disease. The nerve damage due to uncontrolled diabetes can also make your feet feel cold. If one has  anemia or hypothyroidism, then also it can result in cold feet. A doctor can look for any underlying problems, if any.

Foot Pain
When feet ache after a long day, you might just curse your shoes.  But pain that’s not due to high heels, but may be due to a stress fracture, a small crack in a bone. One possible cause: Exercise that was too intense, particularly high-impact sports like basketball and distance running. Also, weakened bones due to osteoporosis increases the risk.

Red, White, and Blue Toes
Raynaud’s disease can cause toes to turn white, then bluish, and then redden again and return to their natural tone. The cause is a sudden narrowing of the arteries, called vasospasms. Stress or changes in temperature can trigger vasospasms, which usually don’t lead to other health concerns. Raynaud’s may also be related to rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s disease, or thyroid problems.

Heel Pain
The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, inflammation where this long ligament attaches to the heel bone. The pain may be sharpest when you first wake up and put pressure on the foot. Arthritis, excessive exercise, and poorly fitting shoes also can cause heel pain, as can tendonitis. Less common causes include a bone spur on the bottom of the heel, a bone infection, tumor, or fracture.

Dragging Your Feet
The cause may be the slow loss of normal sensation in your feet, brought on by peripheral nerve damage. About 30% of these cases are linked to diabetes. Nerve damage also can be due to infection, vitamin deficiency, and alcoholism. In many cases, no one knows what caused the nerve damage. Other possible causes for foot dragging include problems with the brain, spinal cord, or muscles.

Clubbed Toes
At times, clubbed toes is genetic and without any other known cause. In clubbing, the shape of the toes (and often the fingers) changes. The nails are more rounded on top and curve downward. Lung disease is the most common underlying cause, but it also can be caused by heart disease, liver and digestive disorders, or certain infections.

Swollen Feet
Normally after long flights or standing for long hours, feet swelling is common, so too for pregnant women. Otherwise feet that stay swollen can be a sign of a serious medical condition. The cause may be poor circulation, a problem with the lymphatic system, or a blood clot. A kidney disorder or underactive thyroid can also cause swelling. If you have persistent swelling of your feet, see a physician.

Burning Feet
A burning sensation in the feet is common among diabetics with peripheral nerve damage. It can also be caused by a vitamin B deficiency, athlete’s foot, chronic kidney disease, poor circulation in the legs and feet (peripheral arterial disease), or hypothyroidism. Or, even when you've L4-L5 prolapsed disc problem it can happen, as I had that problem, which went away after my disc surgery !

Pain in  Big Toe
Gout is known to cause sudden pain in the big toe joint, along with redness and swelling . Osteoarthritis also causes pain and swelling. If the joint is rigid, it may be hallux rigidus, a complication of arthritis where a bone spur develops. Finally, turf toe is an ailment of athletes, particularly those who play on hard surfaces. It's caused by an injury to ligaments surrounding the joint.

Pain in the Smaller Toes
If you feel like you're walking on a marble, or if pain burns in the ball of your foot and radiates to the toes, you may have Morton’s neuroma, a thickening of tissue around a nerve, usually between the third and fourth toes. Women are more prone to it than men. It is caused by injury or too much pressure on the toes.

Itchy Feet
Itchy, scaly skin may be athlete’s foot, a common fungal infection. A reaction to chemicals or skin care products -- called contact dermatitis -- can cause itching, too, along with redness and dry patches. If the skin on itchy feet is thick and pimple-like, it may be psoriasis, an over-reaction of the immune system. Medicated creams can relieve the symptoms.

Claw Toe
This foot deformity can be caused by shoes that are tight and pinch your toes or by a disease that damages nerves, such as diabetes, alcoholism, or other neurological disorder. Your toes will be bent upward as they extend from the ball of the foot, then downward from the middle joint, resembling a claw. They may respond to stretching and exercises of the toes or you may need special shoes or even surgery.

Foot Spasms
 Overwork and muscle fatigue are common causes of a sudden, sharp pain in the foot is the hallmark of a muscle spasm or cramp, which can last many minutes. Other causes include poor circulation, dehydration, or imbalances in potassium, magnesium, calcium, or vitamin D levels in the body. The changing hormone levels of pregnancy or thyroid disorders may play a role.  Strengthening exercises can help with muscle fatigue.Best, consult a doctor to know the cause and get proper treatment.

Dark Spot on the Foot
A melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, can develop in areas that are not regularly exposed to the sun. Melanoma can even appear beneath the nail, where it might look like a black spot. So, even if one is not a diabetic, it is always good to check your toes and feet regularly.

Yellow Toenails
A fungal infection often causes thickened yellow toenails. Thick, yellow nails also can be a sign of an underlying disease, including lymphedema (swelling related to the lymphatic system), lung problems, psoriasis, or rheumatoid arthritis.Consult your doctor to rule out the various causes.

White Nails
Injury to the nail or illness anywhere in the body can cause white areas in the nails. If part or all of a nail separates from the nail bed , it can appear white -- and may be due to an injury, nail infection, or psoriasis. If the nail is intact and most of it is white, it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition including liver disease, congestive heart failure, or kidney disease. Talk with your physician to rule out the various causes.

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