1. SWOLLEN STOMACH
- This is caused by an imbalance of proteins and other compounds and fluid builds up in the tissues causing liver malfunction.
2. BRUISING
- A damaged liver produces fewer of the proteins necessary for blood clotting, which means you may bleed and bruise more easily.
3. FATIGUE
- It can be easy to blame fatigue on long hours in the office or a string of heavy nights out, but if you constantly feel tired it could be a sign of something a lot more serious.
4. ABDOMINAL PAIN
- One of the main symptoms of this is pain in the upper right abdomen, or just under the lower right ribs.
5. LOSS OF APPETITE
- If you normally have a big appetite but suddenly lose all interest in food, this could be an early warning sign of a liver problem.
6. YELLOW SKIN
- This means the bile pigment bilirubin can build up in the bloodstream causing jaundice – yellowing of the skin and eyes.
7. VOMITING
- While nausea and upset stomach are common early symptoms of liver disease, unexplained and persistent vomiting could be a sign of more advanced liver problems.