Persistent fatigue and lack of energy
Usually, after a good night's sleep, we will feel refreshed and full of energy. But for people with cirrhosis, the opposite feeling is often felt tired and exhausted even after getting enough sleep.
This fatigue is not the same as overwork, but stems from impaired liver metabolism. Normally, the liver stores and releases glycogen to provide energy for the body. When the liver is weakened, the ability to regulate blood sugar is reduced, causing the body to lack energy.
In addition, the disease liver also affects muscle metabolism, weakening muscles; Poor detoxification function causes amoniac in the blood to increase, affecting the brain and making fatigue worse.
Abdominal pain and digestive disorders
waking up in the morning feeling full, bored, nauseous or uncomfortable in the abdomen can be an early sign of cirrhosis.
The liver plays an important role in digestion, especially the secretion of bile to absorb fat. When the liver is weakened, less mattion is secreted, leading to difficulty digesting fat, causing bloating and discomfort.
Fiber can also increase pressure on the supply of intestinal veins, leading to edema, impaired bowel function, and worsening digestive problems.
Many patients also feel a dull pain in the upper right abdomen due to a large liver and liver contusion. If you often have bloating in the morning, loss of appetite, especially afraid of greasy foods, think about the possibility of liver problems.
Supernatural signs in the skin and eyes
Golden skin occurs when the liver no longer processes bilirubin well. In the early stages, yellow is very mild, only noticeable under natural light.
Patients may also experience abnormal red palms or see capillaries on the skin.
These signs occur because the liver is no longer active with estrogen hormone, causing the capillaries to dilate. Usually, the most obvious manifestations on the face and hands are in the morning, which is easy to observe if you pay close attention.
Slight changes in perception
The liver is also a detoxification organ. When liver function is impaired, toxins - especially amoniac - are not effectively excreted, easily entering the brain and affecting the nervous system.
In the early stages, patients may experience mild cognitive problems such as confusion after waking up, difficulty concentrating, slow reaction or forgetfulness. These symptoms are easily mistaken for insomnia. If the disease becomes more severe, personality changes or unusual behavior may appear.
Notably, symptoms are most obvious in the morning - the time when the body has just gone through an overnight accumulation of toxins.
