5 Signs Of Liver Damage That Appears In Hands And Feet

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JAKARTA - The liver is an important organ in the body, which functions for metabolism, detoxification, nutritional storage, and bile production. Not only that, the liver also plays a role in blood clots, protein production, and regulates blood sugar levels.

With its very important function, if there is a disease in the liver it will interfere with the body's work system. Diseases in the liver generally occur gradually.

Therefore, it is very important for everyone to know the signs of a disease in the liver, so that it can be treated quickly. Signs of liver disease can actually appear on the hands and feet, as quoted from the Times of India below.

1. Telapak tangan merah

This medical condition is known as palmarithmics. People who experience damage and liver disease experience abnormal redness in the skin of their palms, especially in the lower area of their thumb and fingers.

Damage to the liver cells results in changes in blood flow along with hormonal changes, which result in the condition of the palm skin reddening. As is known, one function of the liver is to properly regulate blood vessels.

2. Spider Vela

Spider Vela or also known as Spider Angiomas is also a sign of liver disease. This spider venue can appear on the hands and feet.

This occurs because liver damage causes hormonal imbalance and blood clotting problems, resulting in the formation of an angoimas Spiderer. This occurs through enlargement of blood vessels, which occur near the skin's surface.

3. Swelling on the hands and feet

Swelling or edemas indicate severe development of liver disease. The accumulation of fluids in the tissue becomes more visible in the legs and hands so that it swells, as a result of the liver not functioning properly.

4. Itching-gatal

Itching (pruitus) on the skin, especially at night, can also be a sign of the appearance of a disease in the liver. Some people may experience itching in one area, especially their hands, but some feel itching all over their bodies.

5. Flapping tremors

Flapping tremors or vibrations that usually occur in the hands and arms are also related to hepatitis encephalopathy or brain damage caused by liver disease. Hands may indicate uncontrollable shaking movements such as tapping.