Liver failure, which is a very dangerous health problem,It may develop quietly before you know it. When the liver's function gradually weakens and prevents it from properly detoxifying, synthesizing proteins, and storing nutrients, other organs and systems in the body are affected.
And in this process, the health of the liver often does not manifest itself through pain or significant discomfort until a certain point,It is only when the symptoms intensify that we get our attention.
Therefore, it is important to know which early symptoms are warning signs of liver failure to avoid further exacerbations.
We often see some patients with yellowish skin, especially the yellowing of the sclera (the white part of the eye), which is a typical jaundice phenomenon.
Many people may initially think that this is just a simple fatigue or other minor illness, however, behind jaundice is often a serious impairment of liver function.
In liver failure,Dysfunction due to the secretion and excretion of bile, the bilirubin in the body cannot be processed and excreted normally, resulting in the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood, which can cause jaundice.
I once treated a patient, who did not care about his daily diet and daily life, and his work and rest were irregular, some time ago, his eyes gradually turned yellow, at first he did not care,I just think it may be due to lack of sleep.
Later, the symptoms became more and more obvious, and his skin all over his body began to look yellow, so he decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.
The results of the examination showed thatHis liver function was close to failureEarly liver damage led to jaundice, when the liver was no longer able to process bilirubin in the body normally, and after timely intervention by doctors, he avoided more serious consequences.
If you notice that the skin and whites of your eyes are starting to turn yellow, don't delay, this can be a warning sign of liver failure,It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Ascites, in which excess fluid collects in the abdominal cavity, which is often caused by severe impairment of liver function, resulting in a decrease in the liver's ability to synthesize proteins, which in turn leads to a decrease in plasma proteins.
This distension is not only due to fat accumulation, but also the result of fluid accumulation in the body, often accompanied by abdominal discomfort and tenderness.
One patient complained during my clinic that he had recently felt more and more distended in his abdomen, especially at night. At first, she thought it was gastrointestinal problems or constipation.However, the symptoms did not resolve.
After a series of examinations, it was found that her liver function was severely declining, and there was already obvious ascites in the abdominal cavity.The liver is unable to effectively remove waste products and excess fluid from the body, resulting in the accumulation of ascites.
The doctor immediately formulated a treatment plan for her and stressed that she must control the damage to her liver as soon as possible, otherwise the accumulation of ascites would pose a greater risk and even be life-threatening.
If you feel bloated in your abdomen and there is significant weight gain, especially unexplained edema, it can be one of the signs of liver failure,Seek medical attention promptly to avoid the condition becoming uncontrollable.
Hepatic brain disease, also known as hepatic comaIt is one of the serious complications of liver failure, when the liver function is impaired, toxins cannot be effectively discharged, especially toxic substances such as ammonia will accumulate in the body.
When these substances enter the brain, they can severely affect the nervous system, with symptoms ranging from mild inattention and memory loss to severe confusion, coma, and even death.
I once saw an older patient who initially had only vague memory and unresponsiveness.The family thinks it's normal to get older.
However, as time goes on, the patient's condition becomes more severe and eventually becomes confused and even unable to communicate properly.
At that time, the doctor found through a series of tests that the patient's liver had entered the stage of failure.Toxin accumulation leads to the development of hepatic encephalopathy.
Fortunately, with timely treatment, his consciousness and neurological function were partially restored, but it also sounded the alarm bells for the dangers of liver failure.
Don't take it lightly when you're confused or in a comaThis is often hepatic encephalopathy caused by liver failure and requires immediate professional treatment to control the condition and avoid further progression.
The liver is not only responsible for detoxification, but also plays a vital role in blood coagulation, when the liver function is impaired, the ability to synthesize coagulation factors is reduced, and the coagulation function of blood will also be abnormal.As a result, patients are prone to persistent bleeding.
Common manifestations include bleeding gums, easy bruising of the skin, and inability to stop bleeding after trauma.
There was a patient who had been a long-term alcoholic, due to long-term damage to the liver, which eventually led to the occurrence of liver failure, and this patient had many small wounds in his life.However, the bleeding could not be stopped, and the gums often bleed.
At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that it might be an oral problem, until after an accidental minor trauma, his bleeding was uncontrollable, and his family rushed him to the hospital for a check-up.
After a blood test, doctors found that his blood clotting function was severely impaired, indicating that his liver function had deteriorated severely. Fortunately, with aggressive treatment, the patient's bleeding problem was controlled,But it is also a warning of liver failure and must be taken seriously.
The liver is a relatively "quiet" organ, and many times it does not actively sound an alarm until the problem is serious.will show obvious symptoms.
Excessive alcohol consumption, overeating, long-term intake of high-fat foods, lack of exercise and other unhealthy lifestyle habits are all triggers of liver failure.
Therefore, it is important to improve your lifestyle, maintain a regular schedule and rest, eat reasonably, avoid alcoholism, and control your body weight.It is an important measure to prevent liver failure.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic liver diseases, such as fatty liver, hepatitis, etc., you must follow the doctor's advice for treatment and follow-up, especially for patients with hepatitis virus infection, regular monitoring of viral load, and timely antiviral treatment, which can effectively control the condition.Avoid developing cirrhosis or liver failure.
Liver failure is a health problem that cannot be ignored, and once symptoms appear, it means that the liver has suffered severe damage.
PassAttentionAbnormal signals of the body, early medical treatment, can greatly reduce the risk of liver failure, maintain good living habits, regular physical examination, timely treatment of liver disease,are the key to liver health.
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