Are there signs of poor liver function? Beware of bad breath and bruises! Failure to sleep well may increase the risk of fatty liver disease by 78%
What are the signs of liver failure? Pay attention to bad breath, loss of appetite, and unexplained bruises
A well-known writer is shocked to report that a liver tumor can be as long as 14 centimeters. Are there any early signs of liver disease? Is the feeling of “anger” and bad breath related to liver function problems? Dr. Hong Weijie, director of the preventive medicine department of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at E-Da Hospital, said that when the liver function declines and cannot metabolize it normally, the dimethyl sulfide produced may cause bad breath. In addition to bad breath, liver function problems may also cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, lack of energy, and loss of appetite.
Liver function problems can affect organs throughout the body. Dr. Hong Weijie explained that the typical symptom of severe liver disease is jaundice, such as yellowing of the eyes and skin. Or the appearance of inexplicable bleeding spots or bruises on the body means that the coagulation function of platelets in the body has begun to decline, which is related to the decline of liver function. Once liver cirrhosis progresses, it may also be complicated by edema of the limbs and significant thickening of the waist circumference due to ascites.
If your waistline is too wide, beware of fatty liver! Poor sleep increases the risk of fatty liver disease by 80%?
Dr. Hong Weijie pointed out that the most common sources of liver disease among Taiwanese are alcoholism, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and fatty liver. Excessive drinking can cause alcoholic hepatitis, and obesity and metabolic syndrome are also risk factors for fatty liver. In addition, if you have problems related to sleep diseases or sleep disorders, you should also be more vigilant about liver health.
Dr. Hong Weijie said that studies have shown that people with sleep disorders have a 78% increased chance of developing fatty liver. Analyzing sleep time, compared with those who sleep less than 5 hours compared with those who sleep more than 7 hours, the risk of fatty liver disease increases by 28% for men and 71% for women. In the case of poor sleep quality, the risk of fatty liver disease increases by 10% in men and 36% in women.
The “visceral fat” surrounding the organs is also a key factor affecting the health of the liver. Dr. Hong Weijie said that excessive visceral fat is not only easy to form fatty liver, but also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Taiwanese people most commonly have high visceral fat, The cause of a thick waist is poor lifestyle, including lack of exercise and prolonged sitting. The public is reminded that “physical fitness” cannot be used as an excuse for obesity or lack of exercise. To maintain a good liver, you still need moderate exercise and a balanced diet.
Are hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses less active? Worried about becoming “explosive hepatitis”?
As for viral hepatitis carriers, such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C groups, they should be treated early and followed up regularly. Dr. Hong Weijie explained that the incubation period of hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses is long. If the virus is in an inactive state, sometimes it will not significantly affect liver function. The virus activity must be tested through blood drawing. Therefore, it is recommended that patients undergo regular blood tests every six months. Blood tests, and regular tracking of liver function and liver tumor indicators.
Dr. Hong Weijie said that today’s hepatitis C drugs can effectively kill the virus and allow patients to receive good treatment. The main function of hepatitis B drugs is to inhibit viral activity and reduce viral activity through drugs, which is currently a safer and more effective treatment method. If not well treated and controlled, hepatitis B and hepatitis C may lead to explosive hepatitis, and the harm to the body cannot be underestimated. Regular testing and tracking must be done.
The symptoms of hepatitis A are not obvious. Doctors remind you of 3 key points to protect your liver
Hepatitis A, which is less common in Taiwan, has less obvious symptoms than hepatitis B and hepatitis C. It may only cause fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and can easily be confused with a cold or fever. Dr. Hong Weijie pointed out that once hepatitis A attacks, the liver index (standard value is 40) may soar to dozens of times the normal value. However, the transmission route of hepatitis A is mostly fecal-oral infection or dietary infection, and people often travel to and from poor food hygiene environments. People in the area are at higher risk of infection.
Dr. Hong Weijie calls on people with abnormal liver function to avoid excessive alcohol intake, increase their daily exercise to reduce fatty liver, and also pay attention to maintaining a normal schedule. To avoid the accumulation of visceral fat, you should pay attention to regular work and rest, and avoid excessive intake of high-calorie foods and sugary drinks. If you have chronic hepatitis, such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C, you should maintain the habit of follow-up examinations once every six months to ensure healthy liver function.
