Waking at 2–3 a.m. signals liver issues

You can have liver damage for decades without any signs of liver failure. Spotting these 7 early signs of liver disease could save your life. Find out about the signs your liver is dying so you can act before it’s too late.

0:00 Introduction: 7 signs your liver is dying

0:32 The real cause of liver damage

1:14 7 liver dying symptoms

3:05 Right shoulder pain

4:06 Itchy skin and liver disease

5:16 Swollen abdomen and liver problems

6:57 Reversing liver damage

8:22 How to improve liver health quickly

Your liver is the hardest-working organ in your body, and the only major organ that can completely regenerate.

Here are 7 liver warning signs that may indicate liver damage before the issue becomes too severe.

1. Waking up between 2 and 3 a.m.

A dysfunctional liver causes excessive blood sugar swings at night. A steep drop in blood sugar while you’re sleeping spikes adrenaline, which will wake you up.

2. Right shoulder pain

When the liver is damaged, bile production slows down, leading to sluggish and clogged bile ducts. This can cause referred pain in the right shoulder.

3. Bruise easily

The liver makes clotting factors, so if it’s damaged, you may find that you bruise more easily.

4. Itching

Itching at night, particularly on the bottom of the feet and other parts of the body, can be caused by excess bile that backs up in the liver.

5. Low tolerance to alcohol

People with liver problems can not efficiently break down alcohol, which causes more toxicity in the body.

6. Fat belly/skinny legs

A protruding belly is usually caused by an advanced form of liver damage called ascites, where fluid begins to build up in the abdomen. This is often associated with legs that are skinny due to muscle loss.

7. Brain irritation

When the liver is damaged, you can’t effectively break down protein, which causes a backup of ammonia. This affects cognitive function and personality, leading to irritability, temper issues, brain fog, and difficulty focusing.

You can go from a severely damaged liver to a healthy liver within weeks by avoiding hidden sugars in your diet!

Try these 7 tips to improve liver health and reverse liver damage:

1. Stop snacking

2. Eliminate sugar, starch, and seed oils

3. Eat more high-quality meat and vegetables

4. Go to sleep earlier

5. Choose organic foods

6. Consume cruciferous vegetables

7. Take TUDCA supplements

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Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.