10 Enlarged Liver Symptoms
Symptom #4: Itchy Skin
When liver functions are deranged such that the liver is unable to synthesize proteins and detoxify blood, substances such as bilirubin accumulate within the bloodstream. This leads to itchiness and easy bruising. Some of the proteins synthesized in the liver are involved in controlling blood clotting. A deficiency in the clotting proteins results in extended bleeding time from even the tiniest cut or bruise.
However, because other blood disorders such as hemophilia also manifest in increased bleeding and difficulty in blood clotting, proper testing should be carried out to determine the cause of these symptoms. While the itching may be generalized, it is usually localized to the hands and legs in cases of chronic inflammation or obstruction of bile ducts that lead to a slow flow of bile.
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