Early symptoms and precursors of hepatitis

Early symptoms of hepatitis are usually insidious, but early signs can still be detected through careful observation of physical changes. Its common manifestations include digestive system abnormalities, general fatigue, early signs of jaundice, changes in skin and mucous membranes, and changes in urine color. Timely recognition of these signals is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.

1. Digestive system abnormalities: The liver secretes bile to participate in fat digestion. Early hepatitis often results in decreased appetite, reduced tolerance to greasy foods, and may be accompanied by nausea, bloating, or mild diarrhea. Some patients may experience bloating in the upper abdomen after eating, which can be mistaken for common digestive disorders.

2. Systemic fatigue: Damage to liver cells leads to energy metabolism disorders, and patients often experience persistent fatigue that is difficult to relieve after rest. This weakness may affect daily activities, such as heavy limbs and decreased activity endurance when waking up in the morning, and one should be alert to liver dysfunction.

3. Precursor of jaundice: When bilirubin metabolism is impaired, the early symptoms may only be slight yellowing of the sclera or dull complexion upon waking up in the morning. Some patients' urine has darkened in color, appearing dark yellow or brown, indicating an increase in bilirubin excretion through the kidneys and the need for timely liver function testing.

4. Skin and mucosal changes: Decreased liver function may lead to capillary dilation, resulting in the appearance of liver palms, which are the size of the palm and the redness of the fish border; Or spider nevi, manifested as a red central point with radiating blood vessels in the neck and chest. Itching skin, especially at night, may be an early manifestation of cholestasis.

5. Urine color change: The urine continues to be dark yellow or strong brown, which may be accompanied by increased foam and is not easy to dissipate, indicating that the content of bilirubin or protein in the urine is increased, and it is necessary to exclude hepatobiliary diseases and urinary system infections.

Early symptoms of hepatitis are hidden and easily overlooked. If there are digestive abnormalities, fatigue, jaundice precursors, etc., be alert. Once diagnosed with hepatitis and accompanied by a tendency towards liver fibrosis, Fuzheng Huayu Capsules can be used under the guidance of a doctor. It can resist liver fibrosis, improve liver function, help delay the condition, and safeguard liver health.