Liver damage typically progresses through stages, beginning with inflammation, developing into cirrhosis, and ultimately end-stage liver disease. Each stage impacts the organ's functionality. Any liver condition carries the risk of inflammation or damage.
Liver tissue can regenerate after injury or removal. New liver cells develop and multiply in these areas. As the liver recovers, positive changes occur throughout the body. Here are some signs that your liver is healing.
Reduced confusion. If the liver isn't functioning properly, toxin removal can stall, leading to a significant buildup of toxins in the body. This can make clear thinking difficult, resulting in confusion and poor memory. However, after the liver recovers and regenerates, concentration and memory improve.
Increased energy. Impaired liver function negatively affects overall metabolism. This can leave a person feeling tired and sluggish. But as the liver undergoes self-healing, energy levels also rebound.
Reduced pain. Liver inflammation can be painful. As the liver regenerates, inflammation may improve, and pain subsides.
Weight stabilization. Liver function influences weight; if it's underperforming, weight can fluctuate erratically. People with liver disease often experience nutritional deficiencies or unintentional weight gain. However, this becomes more manageable as the liver heals.
Restoration of skin and eye color. Jaundice is a condition where the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes (like inside the nose and mouth) turn yellow. Various conditions, including hepatitis, can cause jaundice.
Jaundice occurs when there's too much bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced by the breakdown of dead red blood cells in the liver. Normally, the liver removes bilirubin along with old red blood cells. When the liver malfunctions, this pigment accumulates, causing yellowing of the skin and eyes. Skin and eye color can return to normal during liver recovery.
Decreased loss of appetite. Digesting food and nutrients becomes easier as the liver regenerates. Consequently, appetite also improves.
Improved blood test results. Liver healing reduces toxin levels in the blood, improving liver function. This is reflected in basic liver function tests.
Liver disease can hinder the liver's ability to recover. Scarring and inflammation can slow or even prevent healing. Other factors like age, lifestyle, and nutritional status significantly affect this regeneration process. To prevent liver damage and disease, maintain healthy habits like avoiding alcohol, taking medications only as prescribed, maintaining a moderate weight, getting vaccinated, and having regular checkups.
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