10 Enlarged Liver Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #6: Redness of the Palms
In addition to the yellowing of the skin described earlier, liver disease can lead to the redness of the palms, whose medical term is palmar erythema. Redness of the palms is usually a consequence of multiple factors, including fatty liver disease, that have progressed to liver cirrhosis.
The cause of the reddening is the disruption of the levels of the androgen hormones as well as chemical mediators of inflammation, and vasodilation or widening of blood vessels. Vasodilation is caused by prostacyclin and nitric oxide. In case of enlarged liver symptoms, you should seek medical, which should be initiated following comprehensive laboratory tests.
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