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1. “Brain Fog”
Brain fog is a general term used to describe suboptimal cognitive function. Symptoms of “brain fog” often include: inability to concentrate, lack of awareness, memory problems, and slow response times.
According to the American Liver Foundation, it is possible for toxins to accumulate in areas of the brain. When this happens, the above-mentioned symptoms of brain fog often occur. Additionally, progressive mental confusion may be an underlying symptom of liver disease.
2. Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue – fatigue that is unusually long in duration and frequency – is one of the most common symptoms of liver toxicity. Physiologically, toxins in the liver often disrupt muscle metabolism, which can lead to pain and physical fatigue.
Worse yet, chronic fatigue can often manifest in emotional and mental instability (eg: brain fog). Sometimes the condition can lead to more serious mental health problems, such as depression.
3. Allergy Symptoms
A healthy liver will produce antibodies which, in turn, seek out and eradicate allergens in the liver.
However, an unhealthy liver will instead store allergic substances instead of eliminating them. This accumulation of allergens causes the brain to launch a defense mechanism against perceived threats; Which it does via the creation of histamine. This response loops systematically, resulting in the accumulation of the chemical. When this happens in a person with a fatty liver, allergic symptoms – headaches, itching, skin irritation, etc. – often surface.
4. Hypertension
A person with a fatty liver is more likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension). However, the real danger lies not only in the symptom, but its effect on the body. A liver covered in fatty tissue, combined with high blood pressure, can either: (1) promote liver disease or (2) signify advanced states of liver disease.
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