Fatty liver symptoms: These signs appear in the feet when the liver is damaged

Fatty liver symptoms: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an epidemic spreading in India. Poor diet and lifestyle are the main causes. It is a condition in which fat accumulates in the liver. A small amount of fat accumulation in the liver is normal, but if it becomes excessive, it starts to impair liver function.

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There are two types of fatty liver: alcoholic, which is caused by excessive alcohol consumption, and non-alcoholic fatty liver, which is associated with obesity, diabetes, poor diet, and lack of physical activity. If left unchecked, fatty liver disease can progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is spreading in India

The initial signs of fatty liver are often invisible, but as the disease progresses, symptoms such as pain or pressure in the right side of the abdomen, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss may appear. When the disease becomes severe, it can lead to swelling in the legs and abdomen, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, light stool, and mental confusion.

Don't Ignore This Sign of Fatty Liver

According to the UK health agency NHS, swelling in the legs is also a sign of fatty liver and it's important to recognize it early. This condition, in which your legs swell, is called pedal edema. If you experience swelling in your legs, you shouldn't ignore it, thinking it's due to prolonged standing, excessive walking, or something else.

To diagnose this condition, press firmly on the swollen skin for several seconds. If a depression forms after removing your finger, or if the depression persists for a long time, it indicates pitting edema. This is caused by fluid accumulation in the body.

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Pedal edema refers to fluid-filled swelling in the feet and ankles, while pitting edema refers to swelling that persists even after pressure is applied.

Get immediate treatment as soon as symptoms appear.

Pedal edema (swelling in the feet) can be an early warning sign of liver damage. Therefore, this symptom should be addressed. This disease should not be ignored. Early detection and timely treatment can save both your liver and your life.