The audio discusses the external signs that may indicate liver disease. These include:
1. Skin changes:
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Ash-gray tint of facial skin
- Redness of the palms
- Benign neoplasms (e.g., hemangiomas and xanthomas)
- Itching, dryness, and scratching
2. Nail changes:
- White spots on the nails
- Splinter hemorrhages
3. Hair changes:
- Loss of hair in the armpits and nasolabial triangle
- Disappearance of beard
4. Tongue changes:
- Crimson red coloration
- Atrophy of papillae
5. Ascites:
- Swelling in the abdomen and legs
6. Other symptoms:
- Bitterness in the mouth
- Pain and heaviness in the right hypochondrium
- Nausea, weakness, fatigue, and loss of appetite
- Irritability, loss of libido, and weight loss
- Enlargement of the mammary glands in men
- Discoloration of stool and urine
- Breath smelling like baked apples
The audio emphasizes that individual signs may not reliably indicate liver problems but a combination of signs can suggest pathology. If symptoms persist, consulting a gastroenterologist and undergoing necessary examinations is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Liver diseases can manifest on the surface of the body through changes in the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes.
2. Jaundice, a yellowish color of the skin, can be a sign of liver disease due to an excess of bilirubin in the body.
3. The severity of yellowness can vary significantly, ranging from a barely visible faint yellow tint to a pronounced bright yellow.
4. The distribution of yellowness on the body can be uneven, with more pronounced discoloration in the navel area and on the membranes of the eyeballs.
5. Liver diseases can cause an increase in the content of hormones in the body, leading to an ash-gray tint of the skin and dark coloring of the skin.
6. Portal cirrhosis can cause an ash-gray tint of the skin of the face and body.
7. Erythema, a symmetrical redness of the skin of the palms, can be a sign of liver disease.
8. Liver diseases can cause an inability to fully recycle estrogen hormones, leading to increased blood flow to the periphery.
9. Hepatic palmar surfaces are characteristic of almost all liver diseases with a chronic course.
10. Benign neoplasms, such as hemangiomas and spiders, can be a sign of liver disease.
11. Hemangiomas are most typical for problems with the liver and are caused by damage to liver cells.
12. Kasane, a type of benign neoplasm, can indicate disorders of fat metabolism, which is typical for many liver diseases.
13. Xanthomas, a type of benign neoplasm, can be a sign of liver disease, particularly in the diagnosis of liver pathologies.
14. Itching of the skin can be a sign of liver disease, particularly at night and in the evening.
15. The presence of scratches on the skin can be a sign of liver disease due to increased bilirubin levels.
16. Changes in the nails, such as white spots or a symmetrical pattern of damage, can be a sign of liver disease.
17. The symptom of splinters on the nails can be an early indication of liver diseases, particularly cirrhosis.
18. Ascites, a condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, can be a sign of liver disease.
19. Swelling in the legs can be a sign of liver disease, particularly in the area of the anterior wall of the abdomen.
20. Changes in the tongue, such as a crimson red coloration, can be a sign of developing cirrhosis of the liver.
21. Hair loss, particularly in the armpits and on the face, can be a sign of liver disease due to an increase in female sex hormones.
22. The presence of a combination of signs, such as icteric coloration of the skin, itching, and ascites, can indicate a high probability of liver problems.
23. Additional external signs, such as bitterness in the mouth, pain and heaviness in the hypochondrium on the right, nausea, general weakness, and decreased libido, can also be indicative of liver disease.