Is it necessary for young people to check their liver function?

In general, it may be necessary for young people to have liver function tests, but in some cases, it may not be necessary. The details are as follows:

1. Necessary:

If a person frequently feels fatigued, lacks energy, and experiences significant discomfort symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite, or has a history of liver diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis with previously abnormal liver function, then testing liver function is usually necessary—especially after ruling out other potential conditions.

2. Unnecessary:

For young individuals under the age of 35 who have no history of liver or kidney disease, no symptoms of discomfort, and whose liver function indicators are all within normal ranges, routine liver function testing is generally unnecessary.

If abnormal liver function is detected during a health check-up, further diagnostic evaluations should be conducted to identify the underlying cause. Once the condition is clearly diagnosed, treatment should follow medical advice. In daily life, it's important to get adequate rest, avoid staying up late, quit smoking and drinking alcohol, and minimize liver damage.