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News India Live, Digital Desk: Health Warning:Our liver is a very important part of the body that handles many biological functions. When there is a problem in the liver, its symptoms are not limited to the stomach, but can also appear in other parts of the body, especially in the feet. Identifying these signs is important for initial diagnosis and effective treatment.
5 major symptoms of liver disease that can appear in the feet:
Swelling in the feet and ankles: It is a common and important sign of liver disease. When the liver is not working properly, this albumin reduces the production of a protein. Albumin helps maintain fluids in blood vessels. Due to its lack, fluid starts accumulating in the lower parts of the body, causing swelling in the legs, ankles and sometimes calves. This inflammation often increases at the end of the day.
Itching : Liver disease can cause a accumulation of bile salts in the body. When these bile salts accumulate under the skin, they can cause acute itching, especially at night. This itching is usually felt more on the feet and palms, although it can also occur all over the body.
Numbness or tingling in the feet and fingers: Severe liver disease can cause nerve damage (neuropathy), which can cause numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs and fingers. It is also often caused by vitamin deficiency (eg vitamin B12), which the body is not able to absorb properly when the liver is affected.
Yellow nails or toes: Liver disease often causes jaundice, where the skin, eyes and nails turn yellow. It is caused by excessive deposition of a pigment called bilirubin in the body. Foot nails can look yellow, which is a visual sign of the liver not functioning properly. In some cases, the nails also start to break down weak.
Muscle cramps and weakness: Liver disease can cause an imbalance of electrolytes (such as potassium and magnesium) in the body, causing frequent muscle cramps or weakness in the legs. It can also be caused by vitamin deficiency and nutritional deficiency, as sick liver is unable to process nutrients correctly.
If you see any of these symptoms in the feet, especially when they remain or are serious, it is very important to consult a doctor immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment of liver disease gives better results.