Here are 10 common signs that may indicate your liver is stressed, inflamed, or not functioning properly. Many of these symptoms are easy to overlook, which is why liver issues often go unnoticed until they progress.
🟩 10 Signs Your Liver May Be Unhealthy
1. Fatigue and Low Energy
One of the earliest signs.
When the liver struggles, toxins build up → causing persistent tiredness.
2. Abdominal Pain or Fullness (Right Side)
Discomfort or a dull ache under the right ribs can signal an enlarged or inflamed liver.
3. Yellowing of Skin or Eyes (Jaundice)
This occurs when bilirubin builds up — a clear sign the liver isn’t filtering properly.
4. Dark Urine or Pale Stools
Changes in urine or stool color may indicate bile duct or liver problems.
5. Itchy Skin
When bile salts accumulate under the skin, itching can occur without any rash.
6. Swelling in Legs, Ankles, or Abdomen
Poor liver function can cause fluid retention (edema) or belly swelling (ascites).
7. Easy Bruising or Bleeding
A failing liver produces fewer clotting proteins → bruises appear more easily.
8. Loss of Appetite or Nausea
Digestive issues, bloating, and poor appetite commonly occur with liver inflammation.
9. Bad Breath With a Sweet or Musty Smell (Fetor Hepaticus)
A lesser-known but important sign of poor liver detoxification.
10. Confusion, Brain Fog, or Trouble Concentrating
A buildup of toxins in the blood can affect the brain — called hepatic encephalopathy.
⚠️ When to See a Doctor
Seek medical help if you notice:
- Jaundice
- Persistent abdominal swelling
- Sudden unexplained weight loss
- Severe fatigue
- Dark urine lasting more than a few days
Blood tests (ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin), ultrasound, or other imaging help diagnose liver issues early.
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