When the liver is in pain, all of the body’s functions slow down.
The liver is a vital organ with multiple functions. A tired or diseased liver can go unnoticed and cause sneaky and non-specific symptoms. “If we don’t pay attention to these symptoms and continue to tire him, there is a risk of illness.”immediately warns Audrey Verges, naturopath and hypno-nutritionist. When it is overloaded or tired, the liver is no longer able to properly detoxify the body, to assimilate all the vitamins that the body needs, to ensure good digestion, etc.
All the functions it takes care of will slow down and this will lead to inconveniences and symptoms to watch out for: intense and persistent fatigue despite rest, difficulty digesting with bloating, gas, a feeling of heaviness after the meal (even a small or not very rich meal), waking up at night, generally between 2 and 4 a.m., a slowed metabolism with possible weight gain, an increase in centimeters in the liver (at the ribs, just below the chest in women), bad breath, dull and yellowish skin (especially on the face, soles of the feet, palms of the hands), with dark urine or pale stools.
The liver appreciates heat: putting a hot water bottle on it when you feel it overloaded or heavy will soothe it. To get back in shape and have a good energy level, you have to lighten the work of the liver and put it to rest. “I recommend lightening evening meals, with a dinner composed exclusively of vegetables (raw, cooked or in soup) with possibly a portion of fish, but no other proteins (yogurt, cheese, egg, meat including ham). white)“, advises Audrey Verges. Of course, avoid alcohol as much as possible, which is toxic to the liver.
If, despite this advice, your liver is still tired or overloaded, you should consult a doctor who will, if necessary, offer you a liver test and in particular the dosage of transaminases, in particular ALT (or TGP), in order to look for signs liver distress and possible underlying disease.