Recognizing Symptoms That May Indicate Serious Health Issues: Early Detection for Comprehensive Health Protection

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The liver is the largest internal organ in the body, second only to the skin in size.

On average, in an adult, the liver weighs about 1.3 kg, contains up to 13% of the blood volume, and plays an important role in maintaining overall health.

With a cone-like shape and a dark brown color, the liver is located just below the diaphragm and above the stomach. It is responsible for essential functions such as metabolism, detoxification, and immune support.

Despite its critical role in health, liver diseases are often difficult to detect, especially in the early stages.

According to experts, there are several small signs that can appear on the palms of the hands, which may signal liver issues, but many people tend to overlook them, thinking they are just normal phenomena.

3 ABNORMALITIES on the Palms That May Signal Liver Cancer: Many People Experience These But Overlook Them

1. Unusual Yellowing of the Palms
   If the palms start to turn yellow abnormally, this can be an early warning sign of serious liver problems, including liver cancer. This yellowing occurs when the bilirubin level in the blood increases, a condition that happens when the liver cannot metabolize and excrete this substance properly.

Bilirubin is a byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells, and the liver plays a key role in processing and eliminating it from the body. When the liver is damaged, bilirubin accumulates in the blood, causing jaundice, which is particularly visible in the whites of the eyes and the palms of the hands.

Several liver-related diseases can lead to this condition, including acute hepatitis caused by viruses or bacteria, cirrhosis affecting liver function, and liver cancer or metastasis, all of which can result in noticeable jaundice.

In addition, abnormal yellowing of the palms can also be linked to rare genetic syndromes such as Crigler-Najjar, Dubin-Johnson, or Rotor syndrome.

However, if an adult notices unusual yellowing of the palms along with other symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, or loss of appetite, this may be a high indicator of liver cancer in its early stages.

Therefore, if you notice this sign, it is crucial to be vigilant and seek medical examination promptly to protect your overall health.

2. Overly Red Palms
   Abnormally red palms, also known as "palmar erythema," can be an early warning sign of liver function issues.

Healthy palms usually have a natural rosy hue, indicating good blood circulation and overall health.

However, when the liver is damaged or its function declines, the small blood vessels in the palms tend to dilate, leading to a reddish or dark red color, along with the appearance of small red dots.

The cause of this condition is related to abnormal dilation of blood vessels due to liver dysfunction.

When the liver cannot effectively detoxify and manage blood circulation, pressure in the body’s vascular system increases, causing redness in the palms. This is considered one of the most common symptoms of chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis, fatty liver, and liver cancer.

Moreover, if abnormal redness appears in the palms, especially when accompanied by symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, or unexplained weight loss, it is important to consult a doctor promptly to protect your body and improve longevity.

3. Spider Angiomas
   Spider angiomas, a type of abnormal skin manifestation, often appear when the body experiences serious liver problems, especially liver cancer.

These spots are characterized by a small red dot in the center (usually about 2-3 mm in diameter) with small blood vessels radiating out from it, resembling spider legs. They commonly appear on the face, neck, backs of hands, upper chest, or back.

The formation of spider angiomas is linked to disrupted liver function, leading to the accumulation of excess estrogen in the body.

This causes blood vessels and capillaries on the skin to dilate abnormally, resulting in the characteristic appearance of spider angiomas. When pressure is applied to the center of the spot, the entire shape disappears but reappears once the pressure is released.

In many cases, the appearance of spider angiomas is a warning sign of cirrhosis.

Additionally, the number and size of the spider angiomas can reflect the severity of liver damage. As liver conditions worsen, the number of these spots tends to increase. Conversely, if the disease improves, the spots may decrease or disappear.