7 Early Signs of Liver Damage

Find out about 7 surprising liver damage symptoms you might not think are connected to the liver. Spot liver disease before it’s too late! 0:00 Introduction: 7 early signs of liver damage 0:45 Alcoholic fatty liver disease vs. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 1:06 Early signs of liver damage 4:56 The thyroid and liver problems 6:55 What causes liver damage? In this video, I’ll show you how to spot the early signs of liver damage. Alcoholic fatty liver disease only makes up about 4% of cases. Most liver disease is considered non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Here are 7 surprising liver damage signs: 1. Bulging or tightness under the right rib cage This bulging can sometimes cause pain in the right shoulder due to pressure on the phrenic nerve. 2. Loss of energy This will differ from fatigue and affect your endurance, especially during exercise. You may feel tired after eating or need to go to bed early. You might also experience weakness or a loss of vitality and strength. 3. Itchiness Many people with liver damage experience itchiness on the bottoms of their feet, but it can occur anywhere on the body. This is caused by bile salts backing up into the tissues and is often more noticeable at night. 4. Red dots or spider veins High levels of estrogen can cause red dots and spider veins. Men with high levels of estrogen may develop increased breast tissue, while women may experience symptoms of estrogen dominance. 5. Thyroid problems Liver damage can inhibit proper thyroid function. Symptoms like fatigue, loss of hair, high cholesterol, and dry skin are symptoms of a lowered-functioning thyroid. 6. Low vitamin D Many people are deficient in vitamin D, and this problem worsens with liver damage. Inflammation, a weakened immune system, and muscle problems can also indicate low vitamin D. 7. Dark urine Liver damage will cause your urine to be darker and may also cause it to have a strong smell. The cause of a fatty liver, inflamed liver, and liver cirrhosis can be narrowed down to one root cause—the consumption of sugar, starches, and seed oils. Eliminating these ingredients from the diet may help reverse fatty liver and other chronic health conditions. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube:    / @drberg   YouTube Shorts:    / @drbergshorts   Facebook:   / drericberg   Instagram:   / drericberg   Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify TikTok:   / drbergofficial   X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about some of the warning signs of liver damage. I’ll see you in the next video.