Originally published December 11 2005
Loyola reveals warning signs for liver disease
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
According to Loyola University, liver disease is often signaled by jaundice and liver enlargement, the latter often resulting in feelings of fullness.
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body.
According to Loyola University Health System, it is also one of the most important, so it's necessary to have knowledge of the signs of liver disease, which affects 25 million people in the United States.
Jaundice: A yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormal levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream.
Itching Liver enlargement, which causes a "full feeling."
Bleeding from the esophagus and stomach (portal hypertension).
Ascites: fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.
Hepatic encephalopathy: toxic substances in the blood that lead to deterioration of brain function.
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