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Monday 11 July 2022
Excessive drinking of alcohol leads to associated liver disease. And one sign indicating this situation can appear in your daily life, we show it to you, quoting the “Russia Today” website.
“Be aware that heavy drinking for several years can lead to a buildup of toxins in the liver,” said Monica Wasserman, M.D., medical director at Olio Lusso. Even worse, heavy drinking also leads to a condition known as alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). Similar to fatty liver disease, ARLD does not cause many symptoms until it has progressed.”
However, there are some warning signs that may appear, with a symptom in your daily life.
According to the British Liver Trust, confusion is one sign of liver disease.
Wasserman said, “The liver can’t [المتضرر من الكحول] Properly removing unwanted substances from the blood, which leads to a buildup of toxins in the brain, and thus confusion.
To spot the signs, you may notice the whites of your eyes and skin turning yellow. Your legs and feet may swell.
Furthermore, your belly may appear larger due to fluid buildup and your body temperature may rise despite feeling feverish at times.
According to the NHS, the condition can also cause symptoms, including:
• Feeling sick.
• Weight loss.
• Anorexia.
• Yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice).
• Swelling in the ankles and abdomen.
• Confusion or lethargy.
• Vomiting blood or blood in the stool.
However, the condition unfortunately does not cause many warning signs, according to the Health Service.
That’s why she recommends telling your GP if you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol so he or she can check your liver.