Don’t Postpone a Doctor’s Visit If You Have These Symptoms

Liver disease is often under-diagnosed, mainly because the symptoms are often mild and vague. 

 

The more apparent symptoms of liver disease are:  

 

Abdominal pain, especially after eating fatty foods. For more on abdominal pain caused by liver damage an more, read our article Abdominal Pain Map. 

 

Difficulty digesting food. 

 

Nausea and vomiting. 

 

At the same time, many people, especially the older generations, and people on many medications will suffer from some form of chronic liver disease, often unknowingly. To prevent that from happening to you, pay close attention to these 9 warning signs of liver disease.

1. Jaundice: 

 

Yellowing of the Skin and Eyes This symptom is a definite indication that something is seriously wrong with your liver. One of the main functions of your liver is blood filtration: your old blood is recycled in your liver and the side-product of that process is something called bilirubin.

Normally, this compound is excreted through the bile duct once it accumulates in the liver, but when your liver is malfunctioning, it can no longer filter out the bilirubin and it is accumulated in your skin and eyes, rendering them a yellow color. 

 

2. Dark Colored Urine  

If you noticed that your urine became very dark in color lately, it may be a symptom of liver disease. It can become any color starting from amber, to dark orange and brown, depending on what your normal urine color was initially and the severity of the liver problem.

The reason why this happens is the same bilirubin that causes jaundice that is not filtered out properly and gets into the urine. If you experience this symptom along with abdominal pain and other symptoms we mention here, you may want to check your liver. 

 

3. Spider Veins on the Face and Upper Body 

These are small red web-like formations on the skin that carry the scientific name of spider angiomas. They can occur on any part of the body and aren’t dangerous on their own.
When they are located on the upper body and face, however, they could indicate a problem with your liver. 

 

4. Sudden and Unexpected Weight Loss  

It is often a bad sign if you suddenly lose a significant amount of your weight without intending to do so. It can indicate infections, digestive problems, and liver disease as well.

So, if you lost more than 10% of your weight in a short period of time and experience some of the other symptoms that we mentioned, your liver might be struggling.

5. Itching Skin 

One unexpected symptom of liver disease is skin itching with no apparent rash, allergy or other reason.

If you feel like you get super itchy, especially at night, it may be because toxins are flooding your skin since the liver can’t filter them out as it is supposed to. 

 

6. A Swollen Belly 

Ascites, or the accumulation of fluid in the belly, can be a result of several liver problems, especially cirrhosis. 

 

Depending on the development of the symptom, it has different symptoms: 

 

Mild ascites can cause discomfort, a feeling of heaviness in the belly and intolerance to exercise. 

 

Ascites in its more advanced stages will cause significant swelling of the belly, pain, and shortness of breath because the fluid accumulating in the belly presses on the person’s internal organs and diaphragm.

 

7. Confusion  

In very advanced stages, liver disease can manifest itself in the form of blurry vision, confusion, and difficulty memorizing and focusing on tasks due to changes in nervous connections. It may not strike you as a very serious symptom, but it is very debilitating and points to nerve damage.

If you experience these symptoms and other symptoms of liver disease, we highly recommend you to see a doctor because confusion is usually a severe symptom. 

 

8. Feeling Constantly Tired and Depressed  

 

Fatigue is the formal definition of the symptom, but it manifests itself in chronic physical and mental tiredness and lack of motivation. It generally has a gradual onset and can be alleviated with rest. 

 

If you experience fatigue often and without any known reason, it may be a sign of liver disease.

9. Skin Bruises Easily  

Our livers usually produce blot-clotting proteins that protect our body from losing blood. When the liver is damaged, it starts producing less and less of these proteins, which can make your skin more prone to bruising and your wounds will heal slower. 

If you experience severe bruising for no reason, it may be a sign your liver is sick.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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These Common Diseases Have Some Very Unusual Symptoms

Most of us are familiar with the symptoms that illnesses like colds, Asthma, and other commonly-seen diseases present with. However, there are a few symptoms that may occur that resemble symptoms of other illnesses, or are rare enough that they are unlikely to be noticed or connected to the ailment you may actually have. 

 

With over 400 million people worldwide suffering from diabetes, 300 million suffering from Asthma, and 35 million a year being treated for Sinusitis, these diseases, though not always fatal, are widely prevalent and can lead to more serious health issues. 

 

So here are a few lesser-known symptoms of some common ailments seen across the globe, that you can keep an eye out for.  

 

1. Jaw Pain

Angina is a form of heart disease, usually associated with symptoms like chest pain, tightness in the lungs and heavy breathing. But the symptoms can extend beyond this, and can result in pain in the joints. 

 

This disease can also affect the joints connected to the jaw, resulting in pain and discomfort to the area. Pain extending beyond the arm and chest to the jaw and teeth can also be a symptom of a heart attack. 

 

 2. Excessive Salivation

Saliva has long since been a very helpful tool for doctors in recognizing symptoms and diagnosing illnesses, such as bronchitis (since the early 19th century), and even measles, rubella and HIV. An excessive production of saliva by the body has also been associated with acid reflux.

 

Saliva plays a very important role in keeping our esophageal tract clear of stomach acid, most of which is removed with the saliva when swallowing food. For people suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), it indicates a high level of stomach acid which causes intestinal distress and heart-burn. 

 

The body instinctively produces abnormally high amounts of saliva to act as a lubricant and protect the throat from being affected by the acid which can cause pain and irritability. Unfortunately, it may also be a sign that you’re about to throw up due to esophageal irritation, so it’s best to stay vigilant. 

 

While excessive saliva can be a bit annoying, it is far better than struggling with low amounts of the fluid.  

 

3. Dry Cough

Asthma is a chronic illness affecting the lungs and is usually associated with symptoms like wheezing, heavy breathing or shortness of breath, and exhaustion. However, in certain forms of asthma, the usual symptoms aren’t present. Instead, the illness presents itself in the form of a persistent dry cough. 

 

A dry cough is the type of cough you experience that doesn’t help get rid of mucus lodged in your respiratory tract, and is essentially considered to be non-productive. This cough-variant asthma is more prevalent in children with asthma, though even for adults, this cough has been known to last for up to six weeks and counting. 

 

4. Extreme thirst or hunger

Though these symptoms aren’t always associated with this disease, one of the many symptoms of Type 2 diabetes is excessive thirst and hunger. This is because of the fluctuating blood sugar levels in diabetics. 

 

When blood sugar levels reduce, energy levels also reduce which creates a craving for anything sweet and a high carb diet, to get a quick burst of strength. Unfortunately, this burst dissipates faster than anticipated and within hours, the exhaustion returns, often with a vengeance, the cravings promptly follow suit. 

 

While this symptom is typically seen in diabetics above the age of 40, it can also affect young patients. The best way to manage fatigue as a diabetic is to stick to a high protein diet, heavy in nutritional content.  

 

5. Fruity Breath

Much like how kidney diseases can cause one’s breath to smell like ammonia, diabetes can also cause halitosis and result in one’s breath taking on a fruity but foul scent. 

 

This disease raises the glucose level in the body, which can increase the growth of bacteria in the body causing inflammation. Damage to blood vessels can further exacerbate the infection, due to reduced blood flow to the gums, which slows down the healing process. 

 

This can lead to gum diseases like periodontitis and gingivitis, which is the major cause of bad breath. In cases of low blood sugar, the body burns fat to compensate for the lack of glucose, which increases the production of ketones in the body. 

 

High ketone levels cause diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a major symptom of which is a pungent fruity odor.  

 

 

6. Tooth pain

The sinuses are essentially just a connection of cavities (holes) in the skull, present behind the nose and eyes. Sinus infections are most commonly recognized by a runny nose, fever and sometimes halitosis as well. However, that stuffy nose can put an immense amount of pressure on the maxillary sinuses, which are the cavities located behind the cheekbones. This pressure can result in an immense pain in the mouth and of the teeth. Sinusitis can also reduce the amount of saliva produced which causes dry mouth. Dry mouth can have a negative effect on dental hygiene, as the lack of saliva to get rid of the bacteria can cause tooth decay and gum diseases, which (as I mentioned before), is a major contributor to bad breath.  

 

 

7. Yellowing of the eyes and skin

This particular symptom is normally associated with liver disease. As it turns out, jaundice, which is when the skin and eyes take on a yellowish hue, can also occur as a result of gall bladder diseases. 

 

Inflammation of the gall bladder can lead to an obstruction of the bile duct. Because of this obstruction, the bladder is unable to normally process bilirubin, which is a yellow fluid present in the body that is vital to the break-down of waste during excretion. 

 

 When bilirubin is blocked from leaving the body, it accumulates in the skin to compensate for the sudden build-up, which is a condition known as hyperbilirubinemia. This build-up of bilirubin is the main cause of skin turning yellow, and discoloration of the eyes. 

 

 

8. Wrinkled Sock syndrome

You know that uncomfortable feeling you get when the sole of your foot tightens, and it can seem like its the pressure of a sock wrinkling under your feet? This sensation is also known as Morton’s neuroma and has nothing to do with your socks. 

 

It is a condition by which the nerves in the feet and toes become compressed and can cause sensory deprivation to the toes, which is what results in that numb, almost pins-and-needles-like sensation. 

 

This nerve entrapment often occurs in people suffering from hernias. The most predominant cause is herniated discs present in the spine, which can put an immense amount of pressure on the nerves of the lower legs. 

 

Morton’s neuroma is most commonly seen in women, and has been linked to excessive use of high heels.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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