Liver health alert: don’t ignore the subtle signs, says Dr. Anurag Shetty

Gastroenterologist Dr. Anurag Shetty outlines early liver-disease signs—fatigue, nausea, reduced appetite, right‑sided abdominal discomfort, weight/muscle loss, and itching—and advanced symptoms like leg swelling, fluid in the abdomen, jaundice, vomiting blood, and cognitive changes. He notes that hepatitis A/E can progress quickly, while hepatitis B/C and cirrhosis can remain silent for years. The article emphasizes that you shouldn’t rely on symptoms alone; annual blood tests and ultrasound can detect problems early, especially if you have diabetes, obesity, regular alcohol use, viral-hepatitis risk, or a family history of liver disease, improving treatment outcomes with timely care and lifestyle changes.