You should know this.
The liver is a large organ in the abdominal cavity that has many important functions. It is also considered a gland because it produces chemicals necessary for health.
Due to some diseases and lifestyle, the liver is damaged. Of course, it is possible to take care of the health of this vital organ by taking a number of preventive measures.
As we have already told you, it performs many functions in the body, but the following are the most important:
- Cleanses the blood of toxins;
- Remove old erythrocytes;
- Produces liquid necessary for food digestion;
- Participates in the formation of proteins and fat;
- Produces a substance necessary for normal blood clotting;
- Provides glycogen (source of energy) and vitamins.
It has a negative effect on the liver:
- Fatty liver disease;
- Alcoholic liver disease;
- Some hereditary pathologies;
- Liver cancer;
- Autoimmune hepatitis;
- Viral infections and others.
Symptoms of a liver problem include:
- Jaundice;
- Tendency to bruises;
- Fluid in the stomach;
- Skin itching;
- Low blood pressure;
- Pain in the abdomen;
- Swelling of legs;
- Trembling;
- Weakness;
- Chronic fatigue;
- It is difficult for a person to maintain balance;
- Confusion.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21481-liver
