The liver is responsible for many diverse functions like synthesing various proteins, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, detoxification of metabolic wastes and immune function. Liver damage due to any reason can compromise these liver functions leading to various diseases and their manifestations. What causes liver damage? Liver damage can result from viruses, drugs, systemic diseases and malignancies. The liver is a unique organ because it has regenerating capacity. If a part of the liver is damaged due to any of the above causes or if part of the liver is removed surgically due to any reason, it can regenerate itself to some extent. Liver damage can be also be caused by direct injury to the liver cells or secondary damage resulting from obstruction of the bile flow. Here is a list of liver damage symptoms for many different kinds liver problems. Jaundice: the skin and eyes begin to look yellow. This occurs when the liver fails to remove a substance called bilirubin from the blood. Nail changes: The nails may become more curvedand may begin to look white instead of pink. Skin changes: about 25 percent of those with liver damage experience a darkening of the skin. Fluid retention: An important liver function is ridding the body of excess fluid through the kidneys. When liver failure is underway, fluid gathers in the legs or in the abdomen. Reddening of the face and blood vessels. Easy bruising and nosebleeds will occur when the liver is not making enough clotting proteins. Results of liver damage. When the liver is damaged, liver enzymes escape in to the blood and become elevated. Certain liver tests can detect these elevated levels. Bilirubin, which is metabolic product of hemoglobin, is elevated in liver damage. Early liver damage is reversible. If the liver damage becomes irreversible as in the case of cirrhosis or liver cancer the only definitive treatment available is a liver transplant. Visit our YouTube channel to see hundreds more videos on health, wellness, and nutrition topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTm4B8NthtgFg-KEO-g8nw Follow us in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Healthy-Wealthy-And-Wise-101342581558460 Follow us on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/gpmck/healthy-wealthy-and-wise/ Links To Related Resources About Liver Health Can Liver Damage Be Reversed? https://youtu.be/Duaq2int7TU Can Liver Damage Be Reversed? https://youtu.be/Duaq2int7TU Alcoholism Liver Damage https://youtu.be/S68Rfl1-JL8 Do I Have Liver Damage – 10 Questions To Ask Yourself https://youtu.be/-4-9RukVVwQ