symptoms of liver infection - #17931
I am honestly freaking out a bit here. About a week ago, I started feeling super weird. The symptoms of liver infection are really making me worry. I've been having this awful pain in my upper right side, and it feels like someone is just squeezing my liver really tight, you know? My appetite has tanked, too. I thought at first it was just stress or maybe something I ate, but I didn't get any better. Last night, I also noticed my skin has this yellowish tint, which I read could be a sign of liver issues? Ugh, and I've been more tired than usual, like I could sleep all day and just not wake up. Then yesterday, I pulled up my old lab results from a check-up and saw that my liver enzymes were a bit high back then, but didn’t think much of it. I’m also feeling a little nauseous, and it just hit me — are these really the symptoms of liver infection? Should I be rushing to a doctor, or could this be something else entirely? Honestly, I just feel lost and scared about it all. Can anyone share if you’ve had similar symptoms of liver infection or what I should expect if I end up going to the doc? Thanks a ton!
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Your symptoms indeed suggest several signs potentially related to liver dysfunction or infection, particularly the pain in your upper right abdomen, jaundice (the yellowish skin tint), and fatigue. These symptoms can be associated with conditions like hepatitis, liver inflammation resulting from viral infections (like hepatitis A, B, or C), excess alcohol use, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or other liver-related ailments. The high liver enzyme results you mentioned are important as they might indicate liver cell injury or inflammation. It’s crucial to see a healthcare professional promptly for a proper assessment, not only to confirm whether it’s a liver infection but to rule out other serious conditions that might present similarly.
During your visit, a doctor might perform a physical exam and recommend lab tests for liver function, viral hepatitis panels, and possibly imaging studies like an ultrasound to understand the situation better. Given your symptoms, including jaundice, this could be urgent as untreated liver issues can lead to serious complications. In the meantime, avoid alcohol and over-the-counter medications that could impact the liver. Also, stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet, even if your appetite is low. Don’t delay, though, especially because jaundice and persistent abdominal pain warrant timely evaluation. If your symptoms worsen or if you experience confusion, severe weakness, or severe abdominal pain, seek emergency medical care immediately. These could be signs of a more critical condition requiring urgent treatment.
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