The liver is the body’s silent guardian, working tirelessly day and night without making a sound. It plays a vital role in maintaining digestion, removing toxins from the body, processing medications, and storing energy. However, when the liver begins to fall ill, the early signs are often very mild and commonly ignored. According to senior physician Dr. Rohit Dhawan of Abrol Hospital (a unit of EMC Hospital), Gurdaspur, timely recognition of these early warning signs can help prevent serious liver diseases.
Dr. Dhawan explains that initial symptoms of liver damage include persistent fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, frequent nausea, and a feeling of heaviness or mild pain in the upper right part of the abdomen. Many patients mistake these signs for common gas or indigestion, but they can gradually develop into serious health issues. Other important indicators of liver problems include yellowing of the eyes and skin, dark-colored urine, sudden weight gain or loss, and itching of the skin.
He further stated that today’s changing lifestyle—irregular eating habits, excessive consumption of junk food, obesity, excessive alcohol intake, and taking medicines without medical advice—is causing significant harm to the liver. Fatty liver disease is no longer limited to older adults; it is increasingly affecting the younger population as well. If not diagnosed in time, this condition can progress into life-threatening diseases such as hepatitis, liver failure, or cirrhosis.
At Abrol Hospital (A Unit of EMC Hospital), Gurdaspur, advanced diagnostic facilities and experienced medical professionals ensure timely detection and effective treatment of liver-related disorders. Dr. Dhawan emphasized that regular health check-ups, a balanced diet, adequate water intake, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining an active lifestyle are key to keeping the liver healthy for the long term. He appealed to the general public not to ignore any unusual bodily symptoms and to seek expert medical advice without delay.
Concluding his message, Dr. Dhawan said, “Liver disease progresses silently, but with timely treatment, it can be prevented.”
Abrol Hospital, Gurdaspur—where every warning sign is understood in time to protect your healthy future.
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