Early signs of liver problems are actually quite subtle
The liver is an organ that can "endure" at ordinary times. It has no pain nerves, so even if it is tired or sick, most of the time it will not directly cry out for pain. By the time you really feel severe pain in the liver area, the situation is often not so good. Early signs of liver disease often signal you through your skin, feces and even your mental state. For example, you may notice that your eyes or skin are beginning to turn yellow, or you may feel exhausted when you are not doing any heavy work. To put it bluntly, the liver is like a processing factory that works silently. Once the internal pipelines of the factory leak or waste accumulates, the chimneys and sewage outlets seen outside will definitely show their flaws first. Paying attention to these subtle physical changes can help you plug problems in the bud.
You should pay attention to these 12 warnings issued by your body
If you want to judge whether the liver is good or not, it really doesn't matter whether it hurts. Generally speaking, there will be some very specific physical feedback when the liver is sick. The following 12 situations are the most typical early warnings:
- Jaundicus:This is the most obvious. The whites of your eyes (sclera) or skin look sallow. That is because bilirubin cannot be metabolized.
- Itchy skin:There is no allergy or mosquito bite, but the deep layer of the skin is always itchy for no reason, which is usually related to cholestasis.
- Abdominal swelling:Also known as ascites, it feels swollen in the stomach, like a rubber ball. This is often a sign of liver cirrhosis or severe damage to liver function.
- Lower limb edema:Depression edema occurs in the ankles and legs. Press a pit and you won't come back for a long time.
- Dark urine color:Rule out the reason why you drink too little water. If your urine color is like strong tea or Coca-Cola, you need to check your liver quickly.
- Abnormal stool color:stool color becomes very light, like clay, or takes on a black tarmac shape.
- Long-term fatigue:This kind of fatigue cannot be made up for with a nap. It is a feeling of overdraft in the bones.
- Nausea: I amvery disgusted with greasy food. I want to retch when I smell the smell of oil smoke, and my appetite becomes particularly bad.
- Easy to bruise:Without knocking or touching, purple spots appear on the body for some reason, indicating that the liver's ability to synthesize coagulation factors has decreased.
- Red palms:that is, the thenar and small fish areas are bloodshot and swollen, commonly known as "liver palms".
- Spider mole:Tiny blood vessels appear to expand like red spiders in the neck, chest or back.
- Slow thinking:When the liver cannot effectively detoxify, ammonia in the blood can affect the brain, making you feel slower and inattentive.
Find reference information on liver-healthy eating on this site
After discovering these signs in your body, in addition to going to the hospital to see a doctor, you have to keep up with your daily diet adjustments. To be honest, many people know that they should be light, but they are actually quite particular about how to eat and how to avoid traps when ordering food. When searching for corresponding brands or categories on this site, you can find many menu options suitable for the "liver nourishing period". I usually suggest looking at the ingredients list in the menu first, especially to avoid Toppings that are high in salt, high fructose syrup or deeply processed.
When looking up the menu of a specific restaurant on this site, price is not actually the most critical thing. You have to focus on Category. For example, choose Grilled instead of Fried, choose Salad but ask for a separate dressing. Nutrition Facts for many chain brands can be found on the corresponding menu pages. When ordering food, it is recommended to choose Regular Size or a smaller portion. Don't increase the amount just for the difference of a few yuan. The liver can't stand such a heavy load now. In addition, ordering healthy meals in American restaurants may seem a little more expensive than hamburgers, but considering tax and tip, it is much more cost-effective than the cost of illness and hospitalization in the long run.
Tips and precautions when ordering a healthy meal
When we go out to eat, we must learn to communicate with the waiter. If your current liver condition requires control of salt and oil, you can ask the chef to put less salt or no butter. Generally speaking, slightly better restaurants will meet this customization need. It is common for many people to order a healthy grilled fish and choose fried chips as the side dishes, which will greatly reduce the health points of the meal. It is recommended to replace the French fries with Steamed Veggies (steamed vegetables) or brown rice.
One more thing I need to mention is alcohol. Now that you have begun to pay attention to liver signs, the Wine List or Cocktail on the menu suggests just flipping over. No matter how tempting the copywriting on the wine list may be, the impact of alcohol on the damaged liver is fatal. When you check the menu page of this site, you can pay more attention to the categories of low-calorie or non-alcoholic beverages (Mocktails). Although health drinks in some places cost one or two yuan more than soda, they are well worth the money for the sake of your health. In addition, don't forget to include taxes when checking out. Some states have additional taxes on high-sugar drinks. You should be aware of this when looking at the price.
Talk from experience: Don't turn a minor illness into a major one
Having said all this, I actually want to tell everyone that the liver is a very benevolent organ. As long as there is still a breath, it will detoxify you. Once it starts to "ask for help" through these early signs, it means that it really can't hold on anymore. There is a friend around me who clearly saw yellowing skin and thought it was because he had stayed up too late recently and didn't have a good rest. As a result, he was in the middle and late stages of his life. The body is your own, and these signals are like red lights on the dashboard of a car. When they are on, they have to be repaired.
Usually, look through the categories of healthy eating more and eat less high-sugar and high-fat takeaways. Before ordering, you may wish to go to our brand page or menu page to check the latest prices. By the way, you can see if there are healthier alternatives. Treat every meal as a repair to your body rather than a burden.
