What are the typical manifestations of liver injury?
May 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Typical manifestations of liver injury generally include fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin). Specifically, the liver is a vital organ in the human body that participates in metabolism, bile secretion, and enhances digestive function. When liver damage occurs, it may impair the body's metabolic rate, preventing timely elimination of harmful substances, which could lead to physical fatigue.
The typical manifestations of liver injury generally include fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin), with specific details as follows:
1. Fatigue
The liver is a vital organ involved in metabolism, bile secretion, and enhancing digestive function. If liver injury occurs, it may impair metabolic processes and prevent timely elimination of harmful substances from the body, potentially leading to physical fatigue.
2. Abdominal Pain
If liver injury results from trauma, reduced bile secretion may occur. This deficiency in bile can hinder food digestion, causing food to remain in the stomach for prolonged periods and resulting in digestive dysfunction, which may lead to abdominal pain.
3. Jaundice (Skin Yellowing)
Normally, aging red blood cells in the bloodstream release bilirubin, which the liver extracts and excretes from the body via urine. When liver damage occurs, the liver's ability to process bilirubin is impaired, leading to abnormally elevated levels in the blood. This may alter skin coloration, resulting in jaundice.
In addition, other possible symptoms include loss of appetite, gum bleeding, and lower limb edema. It is recommended that individuals experiencing the above symptoms seek medical attention at a hospital as early as possible to avoid delaying treatment.
