Have you noticed unusual changes in your legs, such as nighttime swelling, vascular abnormalities, or itching?
They’re often attributed to fatigue or aging, but did you know that your legs can be an important indicator of your liver’s health?
This organ works tirelessly to neutralize toxins and regulate your metabolism. When it begins to fail, your legs are often the first to raise the alarm.

Why legs?
Gravity: Blood and fluids tend to accumulate more easily in the lower extremities.

Circulation: The liver is essential for protein synthesis and regulating portal vein pressure. Its alterations directly affect the veins in the legs.

Metabolism: The liver produces proteins that keep fluid within the blood vessels. If these proteins are lacking, fluids leak into the tissues.

Detoxification: Toxins accumulated due to poor liver function can cause skin reactions.

Warning signs in the legs that suggest liver problems
1. Swelling (in thighs and feet)
What it looks like: Shoes are too tight, sock marks persist; pressing with a finger reveals a depression that slowly disappears. They tend to worsen at night.
Relationship with the liver: A damaged liver produces less albumin, a protein that retains fluid within blood vessels. A deficiency causes edema. Furthermore, portal hypertension disrupts normal venous flow.

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