The changes on your feet that can show seriously threatening problems - including itching and dry heels
06.01.2024 - 16:43
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The human liver is a crucial organ and is responsible for maintaining the body's vital functions - but there are little known warning signs that could mean yours is not working properly. And some of these signs might not be obvious, in fact, you might need to look down.
The liver is responsible for removing waste products and toxins, as well as converting food into energy for the body. But any damage to the liver can be dangerous - and may also cause lasting symptoms in areas of the body you might not expect. Now, a health expert has shared the warning signs you should look out for - and what to do if you spot any.
Dr Eric Berg, also known as The Knowledge Doc and the author of the The Healthy Keto Plan, has warned of the symptoms that could be found on the feet. In a YouTube video, a platform where he has over 11 million subscribers, he said: “You can get a lot of clues by looking at certain parts of the body, especially the foot, to be able to understand what's going on on the inside.”
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Dr Berg says this symptom, often associated with people who suffer diabetes, may also be a sign of problems with the liver, reports the Mirror. He said: “But if someone has cirrhosis or hepatitis or even a severe fatty liver, a lot of times the circulation is so bad in the lower part of their body you'll see these little red and like kind of a rust colour brown, maybe sometimes scaly little dots or pigments that look a little bit like a bruising.”
“So the liver has a lot to do with the clotting factors, vitamin K and when you lose the liver function you can have a lot of things like bruising and discoloured spots in different parts of your body,"