5 Symptoms That Your Liver Has Been Damaged By Drugs

Our liver does a hectic job of filtering every substance in our body, from the sodas we drink to the alcohol and even the drugs we take. While the liver is trying to get rid of any toxic substance that might harm the body, toxins are formed with inflames and damages this organ.

 

An inflamed or damaged liver can no longer function properly hence toxins get multiplied in the body which could result in liver failure or loss of life.

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Taking very high doses of certain drugs like antibiotics, NSAIDs, antifungal drugs and herbal mixtures containing harmful herbs like kavakava, comfrey etc can damage the liver.

 

When liver failure occurs as a result of the drugs we take, this condition is called drug-induced liver toxic disease. According to Healthline, drugs like acetaminophen can cause liver damage within a short period.

 

In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at some symptoms that your liver has been damaged by drugs.

 

1. Fever

When you begin to observe that you persistently feel feverish even after using medications, your liver might be damaged. These fevers are usually accompanied by headaches

 

2. Dark-coloured urine

This is a very common symptom of a damaged liver due to the organ’s inability to filter toxins from the body properly.

 

3. Diarrhea

Continuous stooling might also set in. If your urine is dark in colour and you’re stooling persistent, you should visit a doctor immediately

 

4. Toxic liver hepatitis

Toxic liver hepatitis might also cause jaundice, and yellowing of eyes and skin.

 

5. Digestive Problems

You may begin to have digestive problems like pains in the stomach, vomiting, nausea or even having no appetite at all.

 

6. Sudden and unexplained weight loss

When you just begin to lose weight without engaging in any weight loss activity, you should see a physician.

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Blood tests, liver biopsy, ultrasounds and other methods are used by doctors to diagnose liver damage.

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