As the saying goes, "A good liver doesn't fall." The liver is responsible for metabolism, filtration and detoxification, and balance regulation in the human body, and the liver is even called "the general's officer" in the "Yellow Emperor's Neijing".
It is such a vital organ, injured but not easily noticed. The doctor reminded that a bad liver will affect the appearance and make people slowly become "ugly".
"Life Times" (search "LT0385" in WeChat to follow) synthesizes expert opinions, reminds you of the signs of liver damage, and teaches you to nourish your liver scientifically.
The liver is not good, but the appearance can reflect it
Wu Nan, deputy chief physician of the Department of Hepatology of Peking University People's Hospital, said that after the liver is damaged, it will reduce the appearance, resulting in dull and rough skin, puffy and dull face, and may also cause jaundice, dark circles, spider nevi and other special liver disease faces.
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The palms turn red
The large and small thenar areas on both sides of the palm and the fingertips are pink spots and plaques, and they are pale after pressing, so we should be wary of "palmar liver", which is one of the signs of chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis.
Due to the hypofunction of the liver caused by hepatitis and cirrhosis, the inactivation of estrogen is reduced, resulting in the increase of estrogen in the body, stimulating capillary congestion and dilation, and forming the palmar of the liver over time.
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Spider angiomatas appear
Changes in estrogen levels in the body cause arteriolar capillaries to dilate, and "spider angiomas" may appear on the face, neck, chest, and back. When you press the center with your hand, the mole will disappear and it will return when it is released.
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Yellowing of the skin
The liver processes discarded blood cells and produces a yellow compound called bilirubin. Liver function decreases, and bilirubin builds up in the bloodstream, turning the skin and eyes yellow; Dark urine and light-colored stools are also signs of jaundice.
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Abdominal tendons
Zhu Ting, chief physician of the Department of Vascular Surgery of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, said that the subcutaneous veins in the abdominal wall of normal people are slightly deep, and the green tendons are rarely exposed. However, when cirrhosis and ascites occur, thick, twisted green tendons appear.
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Liver damage leads to poor digestion, and anorexia and greasyness, nausea, vomiting, etc. may occur. In the long run, people will be easily fatigued, weak limbs, difficulty concentrating, dizziness and tinnitus, etc., and may also lead to malnutrition.
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Abnormal bleeding
Liver abnormalities can cause abnormal synthesis of coagulation factors, and symptoms such as bleeding gums and nose bleeding are likely to occur. For example, bleeding gums when brushing your teeth, nosebleeds when you move, and blood stains on food when you eat.
It should be noted that the appearance of palmar erythema, spider angiomas and other appearance changes may not be able to confirm liver disease, and it should be examined in time and judged by a doctor's comprehensive analysis to draw a correct conclusion.
Damage to the liver, just 5 small things
Wu Nan said that many inadvertent habits may be endangering liver health, and special attention should be paid to the following liver-damaging behaviors that can be called "liver nemesis".
Overweight and obesity
Long-term overeating and lack of daily exercise can easily increase weight and accumulate fat in the liver, resulting in increased burden on the liver, metabolic disorders in the body, the formation of fatty liver and the "three highs" and other problems.
The United States Journal of Clinical Nutrition has published an article saying that excessive intake of ultra-processed foods damages liver health and may increase the risk of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, liver cirrhosis and other diseases.
No wine, no joy
When ethanol enters the human body, it needs to be metabolized by the liver, which can directly damage liver cells and trigger an inflammatory reaction. Heavy alcohol consumption in a short period of time may cause acute alcoholic hepatitis, and long-term alcohol consumption may develop liver fibrosis or cirrhosis, and even lead to liver cancer.
Improper medication
Most drugs need to be metabolized by the liver, and irrational or wrong medication may cause drug-induced liver damage. There are also people who are obsessed with taking "liver protection drugs" or abusing health products that claim to have "liver protection" effects, which can also damage the liver.
Unclean diet
Corn, soybeans, peanuts and other foods are susceptible to contamination with Aspergillus flavus, which produces carcinogenic aflatoxins, which cannot be destroyed by cooking methods such as boiling, stir-frying, and frying, and can easily lead to liver cancer if ingested for a long time.
Undercooked or contaminated meat, seafood, drinking water, etc., are also at risk of transmitting hepatitis A or E viruses.
Stay up late and go to bed
Normally, the liver begins to metabolize, detoxify and repair at 11 p.m., and TCM also focuses on sleeping "meridian sleep".
Staying up late for a long time will affect the repair ability of liver cells, resulting in impaired liver detoxification function. Staying up late can also aggravate liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis and primary cholangitis.
Everyone needs a healthy "liver" product
In fact, the liver is very fragile, and after being "injured", it often affects the whole body, which not only affects the appearance, but also may cause cardiovascular diseases, lead to digestive symptoms, and affect the synthesis function of coagulation factors in the body.
In life, different groups of people have their own key points for liver protection.
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Prevention of obesity in children and adolescents
The problem of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in mainland China is becoming more and more prominent, which makes the prevalence of fatty liver disease higher and higher.
Impaired liver function can lead to abnormal absorption and utilization of nutrients in children's bodies, which will delay growth and development, and destroy immunity. Parents should pay attention to ensuring that their children eat a healthy diet and cultivate their exercise habits to prevent fatty liver disease.
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Adults develop good habits
Adults are busy, stressed, and fast-paced, often putting the liver "carrying the weight".
- Have a regular schedule and adjust the time to fall asleep before 11 p.m., giving the liver enough time to complete metabolism and detoxification.
- Be active and do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity at least 5 days a week, with aerobic exercises such as jogging, cycling, swimming, and dancing.
- Eat less high-fat foods, appropriate intake of high-protein and low-calorie foods such as eggs, tofu, milk, brown rice, oats, buckwheat and other grains, green vegetables such as shepherd's cabbage, spinach, broccoli, black beans, black sesame, black rice and other black foods that nourish the liver and kidneys; Try to drink as little or no alcohol as possible.
- Overweight and obese patients should lose weight promptly.
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Older people pay attention to physical examinations
- Liver function tests are done regularly.
- Eat a balanced diet with moderate intake of dietary fiber, protein, and drink plenty of water to boost metabolism.
- Keep a happy mood, don't sulk, don't overthink, exercise appropriately, and enhance your physique.
- Some elderly people need to take a variety of drugs for a long time to control chronic diseases, so they should not increase the dosage or use liver-protecting drugs without authorization, and beware of drug-induced liver damage. ▲
Editor of this issue: Wang Xiaoqing
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