The liver is the largest organ in the human body responsible for fat metabolism and storage. Ideally, the liver is supposed to store very little fat, however, the incidence of fatty liver disease is relatively high.
According to the site timesnownews‘, the disease fatty liver Alcoholic or non-alcoholic is not harmful in the early stages – however, it can progress to scarring of the liver known as cirrhosis if left untreated for a long time..
When it comes to identifying non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, there are a number of symptoms one needs to know regarding to prevent long-term complications. However, the main signs do not appear until the disease has progressed to a fatal stage. One of the early signs is easy bruising..
What are the symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
In the initial stages, most people do not have any symptoms of fatty liver disease, and sometimes there are no signs even in the advanced stages.
Experts say that when the liver is damaged, it produces less of the proteins needed for blood to clot. As a result, a person can bleed and bruise more easily. So, if you spot black and blue marks a lot on your body, it might be a sign of liver damage. This sign is specifically associated with an acute phase of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease known as cirrhosis.
Other symptoms of cirrhosis include::
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itchy skin
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dark urine
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Jaundice – yellowing of the skin and eyes
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vomiting blood
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Swelling in the legs, feet, ankles and abdomen
If you discover any of these symptoms, it is advised to consult a doctor as a matter of priority, but the good news is that cirrhosis occurs following many years of hepatitis..
What are the stages of cirrhosis of the liver?
Cirrhosis of the liver through its stages can lead to the appearance of the following symptoms:
Unexplained weight loss
Weakness
extreme tiredness
Dull pain in the upper right side of the abdomen
