The body always gives us signs if something is amiss. “The liver plays a crucial role when it comes to detoxifying the body, and if it isn’t functioning properly, it can show up on the skin.

Therefore, certain skin changes require timely attention,” said Dr Ameet Mandot, director, Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplant Medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals, Parel, Mumbai.

In fact, gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi also recently spoke about four skin changes that could indicate underlying liver disease in an Instagram post.

“You can check these at home,” he said, adding that he is a liver specialist.

Here’s what he listed.

Yellowing of the skin and the eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels. This is a classical sign of liver disease, as the liver is responsible for processing bilirubin.

Palmer Arythemma, or the redness and inflammation of the palms often accompanied by swelling. This is due to an increase in blood flow and estrogen levels, which can be a sign of liver dysfunction.

Itching without a clear cause, which worsens at night. This can be due to bile salts building up in the skin, often seen in liver issues.

Source:Indianexpress