What should be done for yellowing of the skin caused by abnormal liver function?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
Abnormal liver function with yellowing of the skin is mainly caused by abnormally elevated bilirubin levels in the body. It can be treated through general management, medication, or surgical intervention. The specific analysis is as follows: Bilirubin is a byproduct formed in the liver during the metabolism of red blood cells and is primarily excreted through feces. If one frequently stays up late or consumes excessive alcohol, liver cells may become damaged.
Skin yellowing caused by abnormal liver function is primarily due to elevated bilirubin levels in the body, which can be treated through general management, medication, or surgical intervention. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. General Management
Bilirubin is a byproduct formed in the liver during red blood cell metabolism and is mainly excreted through feces. Regularly staying up late or excessive alcohol consumption may damage liver cells, leading to increased bilirubin levels and resulting in skin yellowing due to high blood bilirubin concentration. It is recommended to maintain regular sleep patterns and a light diet; symptoms may resolve spontaneously after some time.
2. Medication
If a patient has hepatitis, inflammatory factors may invade and destroy liver cells, impairing liver function and its ability to regulate bilirubin, potentially causing this symptom. Patients are advised to take medications such as entecavir dispersible tablets or telbivudine tablets under medical supervision.
3. Surgery
If a patient exercises infrequently or regularly skips breakfast, gallbladder contractility may decrease, causing bile to become concentrated and stagnant, which could lead to crystal formation and eventually gallstones. When stones block the bile ducts, biliary obstruction occurs, resulting in this condition. It is recommended that patients seek hospital treatment and undergo minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder.
In daily life, it is advisable to avoid overeating and instead consume more foods rich in vitamins, while maintaining healthy body weight.
