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

61. Changes in Eye Color or "Floaters"

Beyond the yellowing of the whites of the eyes (jaundice), a struggling liver can affect vision in more subtle ways. An overworked liver that can't effectively process cholesterol and other fats may lead to the buildup of deposits in the tiny blood vessels of the eye, causing unexplained blurred vision or an increase in "floaters". These small specks or squiggles that drift across your vision are often a normal part of aging, but a sudden increase can be a sign of a deeper systemic issue. Your eyes may be subtly alerting you to a vascular or metabolic problem stemming from liver dysfunction.

62. Difficulty Digesting High-Fat Meals

A specific digestive sign of a struggling liver is a marked difficulty digesting high-fat meals. The liver produces bile, a digestive fluid essential for breaking down fats into smaller, more absorbable molecules. If your liver is sluggish, it may not produce enough bile, causing you to feel sick, bloated, or nauseous after eating something like a cheeseburger or fried chicken. This specific aversion is your body's way of telling you that its fat-processing factory is running on empty and can't handle the extra workload.