If you notice it in the bathroom, have your liver checked, doctors warn

This surprising change could be a warning sign of liver problems.


It is logical that the liver is the largest internal organ in the human body; After all, he does very big jobs. It can also send you a lot of different messages when something is wrong,Stomach disorders atChanges in your nails. Liverprimary function Blood filtering from the digestive tract, explains WebMD. Other jobs include detoxifying chemicals, metabolizing drugs, protein production that helps blood clotting and other functions, as well as the secretion of bile that returns to the intestines, says the site.

A sign of warning of possible liver problems is a change that occurs in the bathroom. Read the rest to discover what it is.

Read this then:If you feel that at night, you must have your liver checked, say the doctors.

Liver's disease has many causes.

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According to the American Liver Foundation (Alf), five million adults in the United States live withchronic liver diseaseAnd 30,000 people die from liver cancer each year.

"The term" liver disease "refers to several conditions that canAssign and damage your liver"Said the Cleveland Clinic, noting that liver diseases can lead to liver scars, known as cirrhosis." While more scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly, "explains The site. "Untreated laissed, liver disease can cause liver insufficiency and liver cancer."

Liver problems have many different causes, resulting in different types of problems. Medline plus lists viruses, including hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C as potentialCauses of liver diseases, as well as cancer and hereditary factors. Drug and alcohol consumption can also cause conditions such as liver disease and cirrhosis.

Liver problems can manifest with various symptoms.

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With so many reasons behind liver disease, conditions can manifest with a multitude of different symptoms. In addition to the yellowing of the skin and eyes (known as the jaundice), other warning signs include abdominal pain and swelling, itchy skin, chronic fatigue, nausea or vomiting, changes in stool and legs and swollen ankles, saysFaith Alex, MD,Responsibility for national treatment for safer communities (TASC).AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Bile production is amajor contributory factor symptoms of liver disease; People can have "higher levels of bile salt accumulating under the skin, which can cause itching", according to Healthline. Another symptom related to bile production can cause surprising changes in the bathroom.

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Monitor this warning panel in the bathroom.

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A yellow substance called bilirubin is used to make bile, according to Medline Plus. "A healthy liver removes most of your body's bilirubin," reports the site. "But if there is a problem with your liver, Bilirubincan build in your blood and enter your urine. "This can then lead to orange or dark color urine.

Orange (or otherwise discolored) urine can be a sign of liver disease, warns Alex. "Diseases that cause orange urine are kidney disorders and liver disorders [such as] cirrhosis and hepatitis. [Urine] changes color to indicate the presence of bile in urine."

Another change of bathroom to note? "If your liver does not bile normally or if the liver flow is blocked, your pole will be pale like theclay color"Said Webmd." The pale pole often occurs with yellow skin (jaundice). "

Look for coexisting symptoms in addition to changes in the color of urine.

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Changes in the color of the urine are not always caused by liver problems, underlines Alex. "Pigments and other compounds of certain foods and drugs can change the color of your urine," she said, citing beets, berries and Fava beans as foods that can generally affect the color of the urine. "Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs give lively urine tones, such as red, yellow or greenish blue," she adds. Dehydrationcan also direct to orange urine.

The color of the urine which can indicate liver problems can range from clear to brown. An important symptom coexisting to monitor is changes in stool color. "If you have orange urine in addition to light colored stools", this may indicate that bile has entered your blood circulation due to a problem withYour liver or bile ducts, Explains Healthline.

Liver scars can cause liver failure, which can be fatal. Alex recommends "to be vaccinated for hepatitis B, reducing alcohol, [and] maintaining an active weight and lifestyle" as a way to help protect your liver from the disease.


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