Is a red nose a sign of liver cancer? What are the common symptoms of liver problems?

Is a red nose a sign of liver cancer? The liver has a biotransformation effect on many non-nutritional substances from inside and outside the body, such as various drugs, poisons, and certain metabolites in the body. Emotions, sleep, diet, and even drugs can affect the liver's function of drainage. So it is conceivable how important the liver is to our physical health. In this case, nourishing the liver has become an important part of people's health care.

If there is a problem with the body's organs, it will manifest itself in the body. We may not pay much attention to these situations in our daily lives. Let's take a look at the six major manifestations of a bad liver.

Symptom 1: Increased acne

The luteinizing hormone in the human body promotes the secretion of sebum. The liver can destroy the luteinizing hormone and adjust the hormone balance. Therefore, reduced liver function will increase sebum secretion, eventually leading to acne.

Symptom 2: Getting drunk easily

Some people usually drink a lot, but now feel "drunk" after just a little drink. This sign reminds you that your liver function has declined, your liver is damaged, and your liver cannot completely break down acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol.

Symptom 3: The wound is prone to suppuration and infection

The liver plays an important role in human metabolism. If the liver function is damaged, skin regeneration will be hindered. In addition, the decline of the liver's detoxification function can easily cause bacterial infection in wounds.

Symptom 4: Dark complexion

The liver plays an important role in iron metabolism. Iron is usually stored in the liver. If liver cells are damaged, the iron in the liver cells will flow into the blood vessels, increasing the iron content in the blood and causing a dark complexion. This symptom is most likely to occur in men and women after amenorrhea (endocrinology and gynecology). Therefore, when there are signs of a dark complexion, you must be alert to whether the liver is damaged and protect the liver in time.

Symptom 5: Red nose

The so-called "red nose" is caused by the expansion of capillaries in the nose. Although the "red nose" is not necessarily caused by liver damage, women are more likely to have a "red nose" when their liver function is reduced or their hormones are disordered.

Symptom 6: Spider nevi and palmar erythema

Some patients with liver disease, especially those with cirrhosis (Gastroenterology), will develop spider nevi and palmar erythema (Oral Dermatology).

Spider nevus is a small red dot on the skin. This small red dot is slightly higher than the skin. From the red dot, some tiny capillaries extend outward, which looks like the limbs of a spider, so it is called "spider nevus". If you press the tip of a pencil on the center of the small red dot, the dilated capillaries will disappear. When the tip of the pencil is released, they will reappear. This type of spider nevus often appears on the face, neck and upper limbs, and is rare below the navel. If the patient's liver function improves, spider nevus will also decrease or even disappear.

Palmar erythema (oral dermatology) occurs on the palms or fingertips. When it occurs on the palms, it is located at the base of the thumb and little finger, the thenar and hypothenar. These areas are diffusely flushed and fade when pressed.