10 Liver Failure Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Edema
Edema is the name for an unusual collection of fluids in part of the body. It often occurs around the ankles and feet, which is a result of gravity of pulling the fluids downward. This happens when there is a problem with the circulation and this can be caused by illness such as heart problems and liver failure.
The liver has many functions, one of which is to make proteins that help regulate the flow of blood in the body. With the blood not flowing around the body as it should, it can begin to accumulate toward the bottom of the legs. This is a symptom that is caused by several factors and is something that you should arrange to get checked.
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