Today we're talking about health. Stomach aches can be very painful and sometimes it's particularly difficult to know where they come from. Is it your liver, stomach or spleen that is causing you pain? Here's some help to understand your anatomy.
Discover our latest podcast
The human body, a complex mechanism
Whether it be due to smoking, alcohol, diet or even stress, the liver is an organ that can be damaged very quickly if you do not pay enough attention to your lifestyle.
It is therefore very important to keep a watchful eye on your body and the symptoms to determine if it is in poor health.
It is clear that the human body is very complex. So when we have pain in one place, it is difficult to know where it comes from.
8 signs that your liver is damaged
Here's a short guide to 8 signs that will help you determine if it is your liver that is affected:
1. Jaundice: Liver problems usually manifest themselves as yellowing of the eyes. This occurs if there is an excess or a mixture of bilirubin. It can also cause yellowing of the skin.
2. Loss of appetite: this symptom can occur for many reasons. If you start to lose weight, it is strongly advised to consult a doctor.
3. Nausea and vomiting: Again, these symptoms are common when you have a stomach ache.
4. A feeling of heaviness: pain may occur in the upper abdomen. This can lead to colic. A doctor should be consulted to prevent gallstones..
5. Black stools: admittedly, it's not very glamorous, but it's important to watch your stools. Iit is imperative to consult a doctor if the stools become black and hard, especially if there are traces of blood.
6. Constant fatigue: fatigue can also occur for a variety of reasons, only this syndrome can persist if your liver health does not improve.
7. Itching: the medical director of liver transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. K. V. Narayanan Menon believes that this unpleasant sensation may be due to the accumulation of bile salts.
8. Memory lapses: as the liver does not function normally, toxins can accumulate and cause loss of focus and memory loss.
From now on, you will be able to detect more quickly if you have a small problem with your liver.
