*How do you know your liver is in trouble?* Your liver is tough and does not complain easily. But when it is struggling, you might notice: - Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice). - Feeling tired all the time. - Pain or swelling in the upper right side of your belly. - Dark urine or pale-colored stool. - Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal. These can be signs of liver damage, don’t ignore them! *Common liver problems* Here are some issues that can affect your liver: - Fatty liver disease Too much fat builds up in the liver, often due to unhealthy diets or alcohol. - Hepatitis A group of infections (like hepatitis B or C) that inflame the liver. - Cirrhosis Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, often due to alcohol or long-term damage. - Liver cancer Uncontrolled growth of cells in the liver. - Liver failure When the liver stops working completely (this is very serious). ✍️ The Male Nurse 👨🏽‍⚕️