In the human body, the **liver** is one of the most important organs but is often neglected until it is too late. According to medical experts, the **liver has a very strong ability to endure and recover**, but because of that, the **early warning signs of liver failure are often very faint and easily overlooked**.

This makes the liver known as the **“silent killer”** – because once obvious symptoms appear, the liver condition is often already in a serious stage.

Below are **8 early warning signs** that your liver may be “crying for help” – and you should pay attention before it is too late.

Feeling tired all the time, even though you have had enough sleep and eaten regularly? This could be the earliest sign that the liver is no longer working effectively in **filtering toxins out of the blood**, causing the body to become sluggish and lack energy.

A common symptom of **chronic liver disease or cirrhosis** is jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes – caused by a buildup of **bilirubin**, a substance processed by the liver. When the liver is weak, bilirubin is not removed, leading to this phenomenon.

Itching all over the body, especially at night, even without a rash or allergy, can be a sign that the liver is having trouble processing bile and removing toxins through the skin.

When the liver is not working properly, fluid can build up in the abdominal cavity, causing a **bloated belly**, a feeling of heaviness, and indigestion – known as **ascites*

Dark urine (orange, brown) and lighter-than-normal stools can be signs that **bile is not being processed properly** – an important function of the liver.

The liver also produces **proteins that help blood clot**. If you bruise easily, have nosebleeds, or have periods that last longer than usual, your liver may be failing.

Losing weight quickly without changing your diet or exercise? It could be due to **loss of muscle mass and fat tissue**, a common condition in severe liver diseases such as cirrhosis.

When the liver fails to filter toxins from the blood, these toxins can affect the brain, causing symptoms such as **anxiety, depression, mild memory loss and difficulty concentrating** – also known as **hepatic encephalopathy**.

If you find yourself with **two or more of the signs listed above**, don’t wait. Early screening and liver function tests can help detect the disease early – when the liver is still able to recover.

– **Limit alcohol**
– **Eat healthy, reduce sugar and bad fats**
– **Increase exercise and maintain a reasonable weight**
– **Regularly detoxify the liver with natural foods (such as artichoke, turmeric, lemon, beetroot…)**

The liver does not speak, but when it “complains” with small signs, **listen**. Early detection and reasonable lifestyle changes can **save your life from dangerous liver complications such as cirrhosis, liver cancer or liver failure**.

**Your health is in your hands – don’t let your liver silently go away without you knowing.**