10 Warning Signs That Show Your Liver Is Full of Toxins
The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body.
Its main job is to filter the blood that comes from the digestive tract before it is passed
to the rest of the body.
Every minute, it receives about 30% of the blood that circulates through your body, making
it the hardest working organ.
There is always a risk that there are toxins in your liver.
Having a healthy diet will help your liver.
Despite the liver being able to break down most chemicals in the bloodstream, it can
be damaged because of them.
Constant exposure to harmful chemicals can put your liver in harm’s way.
Because your liver’s sole job is to convert toxins into healthy waste, it’s important
to realize when those toxins are not converted.
This is why it is extremely important to look out for specific warning signs that your liver
may be in danger.
It plays a huge role in a person’s overall health.
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Now, here are signs that your liver could be full of toxins.
1.
Pain In Your Liver: According to Healthline, the first direct sign that your liver is full
of toxins is a pain in that general area.
The liver is located on the upper right portion of your abdomen, under your stomach and beneath
your diaphragm.
It is extremely large.
The pain that you will feel can be compared to a dull pain.
However, depending on the toxins in it, the pain can become unbearable.
Remember, if your liver is suffering from a disease, it cannot operate properly.
So it sends out warning signs that it is full of toxins.
Pain in the liver is one of the most common signs of toxins in the liver.
If you feel pain in your liver, visit your doctor immediately.
2.
Your Ankles and Legs Will Swell: The worst thing you can do is ignore your liver issues.
If you do this, your liver will be forced to try and repair itself by forming scar tissue.
Increased scar tissue makes it extremely tough for the liver to function properly.
This will eventually lead to portal hypertension.
Portal hypertension is the increased blood pressure within the portal veins.
This will cause fluids to pile up in your legs, explains the Mayo Clinic.
The swelling is painless, but it is a direct sign that your liver may be overloading with
toxins.
Pay close attention to your ankles and your legs.
If you notice unusual swelling, it could mean that your liver is full of toxins.
3.
Weight Gain: This can be an easy sign to notice, especially if you live a healthy and active
life.
If you exercise on a daily basis and have a healthy diet, weight gain should be a red
flag for you.
If you notice that you’re gaining weight, and it’s not from overeating or a hormonal
imbalance, go see your doctor.
When the liver is unable to deal with all the toxins coming through, it has to store
the unfiltered toxins in fat cells.
The only way to start losing weight again is if you help clean out your liver.
4.
Allergies: In a lot of cases, your liver being overloaded can cause an allergic reaction.
The reason is that there are too many substances entering the bloodstream, and the brain will
recognize them as allergens.
The brain will immediately release antibodies and chemicals that cause itchy rashes, according
to the Daily Health Post.
However, if your liver is healthy, it will clear away any potential harmful allergens.
Pay close attention to your body.
If you notice that you are unusually itchy or have developed a rash, your liver may be
overloaded with toxins.
If you’re surprised by some of the signs on this list, you haven’t seen anything
yet!
Keep watching for more surprising signs that your liver could be full of toxins.
5.
Yellow Eyes and Skin: Unless you were born with yellow eyes and skin, this sign is an
immediate red flag that there is something wrong with your liver, says the Mayo Clinic.
Unnatural yellow eyes and skin mean you’re suffering from jaundice.
It’s not an illness but it’s a symptom that your liver is damaged.
Jaundice usually occurs when the liver allows the system to accumulate high amounts of bilirubin.
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is created by the breakdown of dead red blood cells in
the liver.
So when the liver is unable to get rid of bilirubin and the red blood cells, you turn
yellow!
6.
Chronic Fatigue: Everyone gets tired at times, but fatigue related to liver damage is no
normal fatigue.
If you have been suffering from constant fatigue for at least 6 months, you could be diagnosed
with chronic fatigue, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The whole reason why you’re chronically fatigued is that your liver has become toxic.
Your liver is one of the main organs that contributes energy to the body.
One of its tasks is to turn glucose into glycogen and to store it away.
If you have a healthy liver, it will release glucose whenever your body needs energy.
A toxic liver can barely produce any glucose and will have little to no space to store
it.
If you have not changed anything in your exercise routine or your diet and are sleeping well
every night but are still noticing extreme fatigue, contact your doctor to rule out any
liver issues.
7.
Dark Urine Color: According to Healthline, dark urine is usually a sign of dehydration.
But it can also be a sign that your liver is full of toxins and can even signify that
you have a liver disease.
8.
Nausea and Vomiting: The Mayo Clinic explains that when your liver is full of toxins, you
may experience nausea and vomiting because the liver is unable to break down the toxins
so they can be properly digested.
Watch out for nausea and vomiting along with the other signs in this video.
9.
Loss of Appetite: According to the American Liver Foundation, if you have too many toxins
in your liver or are starting to develop an acute liver disease, one of the first symptoms
you will experience is loss of appetite.
10.
High Levels of Cholesterol: A study from the Harvard Medical School in 2005 explains that
when your cholesterol levels begin to rise, one of the reasons is because your liver has
become extremely toxic.
Now that you’re aware of how dangerous a toxic liver can be, it’s time to care for
it.
You can start by refraining from consuming large amounts of alcohol.
Alcohol can severely damage your liver cells, which can lead to scarring and swelling.
In some cases, this can lead to cirrhosis, which can be deadly!
Your liver will also thank you if you exercise and eat a healthy, nutrient rich diet.
Your liver is already the hardest working organ in the body, give it a break and feed
it healthy nutrients.
Another way to protect your liver is to be careful when taking supplements.
Certain supplements will tell you that they will restore your liver.
This includes milk thistle seed and chanca piedra.
There is currently no strong supporting evidence to back up these claims.
If you notice that you are displaying any of the warning signs in this video, be sure
to visit your doctor to eliminate any possible health issues.
You should also be sure to have a healthy diet and try to exercise regularly.
Of course, speak to your doctor first before making any health or lifestyle changes, especially
if you are older or have any current health conditions.
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