Perhaps most surprising is the role of foot odor. When waste products aren’t processed by the liver, they are excreted through sweat glands in the feet, leading to a persistent smell even with regular washing.
These subtle changes are often dismissed as minor inconveniences. But in some cases, they can be the body’s way of alerting us to serious liver health problems.
Why the Liver Matters More Than We Realize
When the liver begins to fail, the entire body suffers. Symptoms may creep in slowly — fatigue, loss of appetite, dark urine, yellowing skin, or swelling in the abdomen. Other times, as in the case of this teacher, the early signs may be far more subtle, like odor or mild digestive discomfort.
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