Four Signs of Poor Liver Health in Men
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for a medical checkup the day before yesterday, and they told me there is liver damage. I would like to know what are the possible symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Four main signs of poor liver health in men include:
1. Darkened facial complexion: The liver plays an important role in iron metabolism. When liver cells are damaged, iron may leak from the liver into the bloodstream, causing the face to darken. This is particularly noticeable in men and postmenopausal women.
2. Gastrointestinal symptoms: Such as loss of appetite, nausea, and aversion to fatty foods, which may be related to weakened digestive function caused by impaired liver function.
3. Jaundice: One of the most direct signs of liver disease. When the liver cannot properly process bilirubin in the body, blood bilirubin levels rise, causing the skin and whites of the eyes to turn yellow.
4. Fatigue and reduced alcohol tolerance: Declining liver function affects the body's metabolic and detoxification abilities, leading to increased fatigue. At the same time, the liver may be unable to fully break down acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol metabolism, making even those who previously had a high alcohol tolerance more prone to intoxication.
5. Sexual dysfunction: The liver has a detoxifying function. Severe liver damage can affect the elimination of toxins from the body, thereby impacting hormone secretion by the kidneys and the inactivation of androgens, leading to sexual dysfunction in men.
