Hidden Red Flags: Early Warning Signs Your Liver Might Be Under Stress

Lisette Marie

21. Chronic Joint and Muscle Pain

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Chronic, unexplained joint and muscle pain that isn't related to injury or overexertion can be a subtle sign of liver dysfunction. When the liver is unable to filter toxins and inflammatory compounds from your blood efficiently, these substances can circulate and accumulate in your joints and muscles, triggering pain and inflammation. This can feel like a generalized body ache, stiffness, or pain that is often misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia or arthritis. This persistent discomfort is your body’s way of sounding a systemic alarm about an overburdened detox system.

22. Bloating and Feeling Full Quickly

Stomach pain, stress and woman on a sofa with pms, gas or bloating, constipation or menstrual nause. Photo Credit: Envato @YuriArcursPeopleimages

If you experience persistent bloating or a feeling of being full after eating only a small amount of food, it could be a less obvious sign of liver trouble. The liver plays a critical role in producing bile, which is essential for digesting fats. When liver function is sluggish, bile production can be inadequate, leading to poor fat digestion and a heavy, bloated feeling. This symptom can also be caused by fluid retention related to liver issues. Bloating is a physical cue that your digestive system is not working efficiently, and your liver may be the reason why.

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