Symptoms associated with Liver Dysfunction

 Abnormal metabolism of fats

Abnormalities in the level of fats in the blood stream. For example; elevated LDL cholesterol and reduced HDL cholesterol and elevated triglycerides.

• Arteries blocked with fat, leading to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
• Build up of fat in other body organs (fatty degeneration of organs).
• Lumps of fat in the skin (lipomas and other fatty tumors).
• Excessive weight gain, which may lead to obesity.
• Inability to lose weight even while dieting.
• Sluggish metabolism.
• Protuberant abdomen (pot belly).
• Cellulite.
• Fatty liver.
• Roll of fat around the upper abdomen - (liver roll).

 Digestive problems

• Indigestion.
• Reflux.
• Haemorrhoids.
• Gall stones and gall bladder disease.
• Intolerance to fatty foods.
• Intolerance to alcohol.
• Nausea and vomiting attacks.
• Abdominal bloating.
• Constipation.
• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Pain over the liver - (upper right corner of abdomen & lower right rib cage).

 Blood sugar problems

• Craving for sugar.
• Hypoglycaemia and unstable blood sugar levels.
• Mature onset diabetes (Type 2) is common in those with a fatty liver.

 Nervous system

• Depression.
• Mood changes such as anger and irritability.
• Metaphysically the liver is known as the "seat of anger".
• Poor concentration and "foggy brain".
• Overheating of the body, especially the face and torso.
• Recurrent headaches (including migraine) associated with nausea.

 Immune dysfunction

• Allergies - sinusitis, hay fever, asthma, dermatitis, hives, etc.
• Multiple food and chemical sensitivities.
• Skin rashes and inflammations.
• Increased risk of autoimmune diseases.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
• Fibromyalgia.
• Increase in recurrent viral, bacterial and parasitic infections.

 External signs

• Coated tongue.
• Bad breath.
• Skin rashes.
• Itchy skin (pruritus).
• Excessive sweating.
• Offensive body odour.
• Dark circles under the eyes.
• Yellow discoloration of the eyes.
• Red, swollen, itchy eyes (allergic eyes).
• Acne rosacea - (red pimples around the nose, cheeks and chin).
• Brownish spots and blemishes on the skin (liver spots).
• Red palms and soles which may also be itchy and inflamed.
• Flushed facial appearance or excessive facial blood vessels (capillaries/ veins).

 Hormonal Imbalance

• Intolerance to hormone replacement therapy or the contraceptive pill (eg. side effects)
• Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes may be more severe.
• Premenstrual syndrome may be more severe.

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For more information, contact Dr. Holly at holly@choicesunlimited.ca