In life, we can hear people from time to time talking about their liver deficiency, especially for the elderly. Headache, brain fever, and fatigue seem to be related to liver deficiency. So what is liver deficiency? Why do some people always say that liver deficiency is serious, and even exaggerated to say that half of the liver deficiency is wasted? As a doctor who has been on the front line of medical care for many years, I have seen too many patients who are troubled by liver problems, those who have been troubled by liver deficiency for a long time, and all aspects of body function have declined significantly, and the quality of life has also been greatly reduced.

The liver, the "busy man" hidden in our body, is not only responsible for metabolism and detoxification, but also closely related to many important aspects such as our mood, immunity, and digestion. Therefore, once the liver is deficient, the impact will be great, and it is by no means as simple as the liver itself "making trouble", but it may be like toppling dominoes and affecting the whole body. It's just that the symptoms of liver deficiency are complex and changeable, and many people are unaware of it even if they are in a state of liver deficiency. Below, let's take a closer look at what the body of people with liver deficiency will be.

Emotions are like wild horses, or liver deficiency is at work

The liver can be called the "super metabolic factory" in the body, and its ability is far beyond our daily cognition. In addition to diligently breaking down toxins, metabolizing fats and sugars, it is also inextricably linked to the ups and downs of our emotions.

I remember a patient who had been working in sales for many years, and his personality used to be gentle, and he smiled at everyone. But in the past six months, the whole person seems to have changed as if he was a person, and he has become irritable and irritable. The little thing can make her angry, and this emotional swing not only torments herself, but also makes frequent mistakes at work, and family relationships become strained. At first, she just thought that the work pressure was too much, and she didn't pay too much attention to it. But when I was consulted many times, I found that in addition to emotional problems, there were other abnormalities in her. His face was pale, bloodless, he always looked tired, and he had difficulty concentrating at work, and his energy was obviously lacking. After a detailed examination, her liver function indicators did not seem to be a big problem, but the results of the TCM diagnosis showed signs of liver deficiency.

Liver deficiency itself may not cause serious liver lesions all at once, but it will congest the "qi and blood traffic" in the body. Especially when the liver blood is insufficient, the "balance" of emotions is unbalanced. This is not an emotional reaction that an individual can control at will, but a distress signal sent by the body to liver deficiency. The liver is unable to smoothly regulate the flow of qi and blood, and the "small flames" in the mood are like being poured with gasoline. What's worse is that the loss of emotional control in turn increases the burden on the liver, and so on, forming a vicious circle. Therefore, the emotional loss caused by liver deficiency is not a lack of personal will, but a helpless reaction at the physiological level of the body.

Frequent colds and illnesses may cause liver deficiency to drag down the legs

Many people think that there is no connection between the liver and immunity, but in fact, they are closely linked. Especially in a state of liver deficiency, the normal functioning of the immune system is often disturbed.

I have seen a teacher who has been working hard in the education industry for many years, and she has always been in poor health, and she is simply a "frequent cold customer". Every month, I can take time off to rest because of small problems such as headache, brain fever, cough and runny nose. She went to many hospitals and did a bunch of tests, but each time there was nothing wrong with the results. But when the seasons turn, she is like a frosted eggplant, especially fragile. I felt tired and exhausted all day long, and the symptoms of headache, cough, and flu were like "kraft candy", and she couldn't get rid of it, and she was almost numb from tossing. Later, after a series of comprehensive physical examinations, it was found that her liver function was slightly dysfunctional, and various signs indicated that she was in a state of liver deficiency.

When the liver is deficient, the liver's detoxification ability decreases, and the combat effectiveness of immune cells to "patrol and monitor" also weakens, and the body is like a castle without strong walls to protect it, and it is easy to be attacked by various viruses and bacteria, and it is not surprising that it is frequently sick. When immunity is low, the body's resistance to external germs plummets, and ordinary viruses, bacteria, and even a slight change in the weather can make us suffer from colds and fevers. Especially for people with liver deficiency, their immune system is like an army with a shortage of soldiers and major generals, and they are powerless to fight back in the face of external intrusion. This also explains why people with liver deficiency always feel that their resistance is poor and small problems are constant. If the liver can be rejuvenated in time and its ability to regulate immunity can be improved, the immune system can be rejuvenated and resist the invasion of germs.

Poor sleep quality, liver deficiency or behind the scenes

Poor sleep quality is a common phenomenon among the patients I work with with liver deficiency. When it comes to insomnia, many people think that it is caused by stress or irregular life and rest, but they don't know that there is an inextricable link between liver deficiency and sleep quality. Let's be clear that the liver is not only linked to mood and immunity, but also directly affects the body's "biological clock" and controls our sleep patterns.

There was once a patient whose nature of work dictated that he often worked overtime and stayed up late. At the beginning, he was quite proud of his ability to "sleep less and work more", thinking that youth is capital, and staying up late is not a big deal. Gradually, however, he found that he could not sleep for two or three hours lying in bed at night, like a pancake. I couldn't get up in the morning, and I was groggy all day, as if I had been drained of my strength. Although this state did not last long, the whole person was always in a state of exhaustion. He always thought that it was caused by too much work, until he did a liver function test, and found that the liver had a certain degree of dysfunction, and the symptoms of liver deficiency were proper.

If the liver is weakened, its detoxification and metabolic functions will be affected, which in turn will lead to sleep disorders and make deep sleep a luxury. In fact, patients with liver deficiency often fall into a typical sleep dilemma: it is difficult to fall asleep, and it is difficult to fall asleep, and it is also a state of light sleep, and they will wake up at the slightest movement. What's even more outrageous is that some people will wake up at three or four o'clock in the morning and stare until dawn, unable to sleep. The reason behind this is that the liver's "detoxification work" at night is off the chain, and the body's endocrine system is disrupted, and the sleep cycle is also messed up, which eventually leads to a lack of energy and mental malaise.

Poor breathing may be a cause of liver failure

The liver and lungs are like a pair of "good brothers" who support each other, and they are closely related. Once the liver is weakened, lung function will also be affected, and symptoms such as poor breathing, shortness of breath, and strained panting will occur.

I once met a middle-aged man who worked hard in the construction industry, he was busy with work, the pace of life was chaotic, he often did not take a break, and he did not leave his cigarettes and alcohol in the morning and evening. Recently, he always feels that he can't breathe well, especially after working overtime or doing physical work, the feeling of chest tightness and shortness of breath has become more and more obvious, and sometimes he can't even breathe, and he is uncomfortable. I went to check my lungs, but I didn't find anything obvious. When the liver function is further examined, there is a significant decline, and various signs indicate that he has liver deficiency. It is precisely because of the liver deficiency, the obstruction of the flow of qi and blood, and the normal function of the lungs is also dragged down, that there is a situation of poor breathing. When the liver is deficient, qi and blood cannot circulate smoothly, and the lungs are like hands and feet are tied, and they cannot be used. You must know that the lungs are the main breathers, and the liver plays a key role in the evacuation of qi and blood. When the liver is deficient, the lungs are prone to "drop the chain", causing shortness of breath, asthma and other problems.

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