Liver disease often has no symptoms in its early stages.
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) explains that this condition usually only shows signs when the liver has been severely damaged, according to the report. Express.
The early stages of liver disease usually don't cause many symptoms
However, an "early" sign can appear at night, according to the British Liver Trust.
While anyone can have trouble sleeping from time to time, persistent sleep problems can indicate an underlying health problem.
And the British Liver Trust explains that difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep is one of the "early" symptoms of liver disease, especially in drinkers.
They explain that although the early stages of the disease usually don't cause many symptoms, insomnia can still happen "early".
According to the NHS, insomnia can also occur when a person begins to build up toxins in the brain.
They explain that this could indicate an “advanced” form of liver damage. As liver damage is more severe, more severe and obvious symptoms may appear.
Other symptoms of liver disease
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep is one of the “early” symptoms of liver disease, especially in drinkers
The NHS advises seeing a doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the following symptoms of liver disease:
- Yellow eyes, yellow skin
- Swollen feet and ankles
- Swollen abdomen
- High fever, chills
- Very itchy skin
- Hair loss
- Unusually curved fingertips and nails
- The palm of the hand is red
- Weight loss
- Weakness and loss of muscle
- Memory problems and confusion, changes in personality due to the accumulation of toxins in the brain
- Passing tarry black stools and vomiting blood due to internal bleeding
- Easy bleeding and bruising, such as nosebleeds and frequent bleeding gums
- Increased sensitivity to alcohol and drugs because the liver cannot process
However, liver disease in drinkers doesn't always cause symptoms, so if you regularly drink to excess, you should see your doctor. Express.
