7. Skin itching.
Persistent itching without a rash may be due to the deposition of bile products under the skin.
8. Dark urine and pale stools.
Unusually dark urine or light/clay-like stools indicate a problem with bile flow.
Unusually dark urine or light/clay-like stools indicate a problem with bile flow.
9. Easy bruising or bleeding
The liver does not produce enough clotting factors – you suddenly bruise or bleed from small cuts.
10. Swelling of the feet and ankles.
Water retention (edema) in the lower limbs results from an alteration in blood flow and fluid balance.
11. Confusion, memory problems
Hepatic encephalopathy occurs when toxins reach the brain, manifesting as confusion, “brain fog,” and even personality changes.
12. Varicose veins on the skin
Small red veins that spread like spider veins on the face, chest or neck signal a hormonal imbalance due to a damaged liver
