7 Warning Signs of a Struggling Liver You Should Never Ignore

Liver problems are common in later life, but they tend to stay quiet, so damage can build for years before anything feels wrong. In this episode, geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, covers seven warning signs of a struggling liver. She also explains the most common causes of liver trouble in older adults, including fatty liver disease, alcohol, medications and supplements, hepatitis C, and gallstones – and shares practical steps to protect your liver and the questions to ask your health provider about your lab results. For more resources: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/7-warning-signs-struggling-liver/ Sign up for Better Health While Aging’s newsletter to receive practical health advice from board-certified geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/for-older-adults/ #LiverHealth #LiverDiseaseSymptoms #FattyLiverDisease #LiverFunctionTests #HealthyAging #AgingHealth #MedicationSafety #BetterHealthWhileAging CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - What the Liver Does 04:26 - Why Liver Damage Stays Hidden 07:00 - Three Symptoms of Liver Disease 12:06 - Four Laboratory Signs That Could Be Liver Disease 19:30 - What Causes Liver Disease in Older Adults 25:30 - How to Protect Your Liver WATCH NEXT 4 Must-Know Lab Tests for Older Adults: Kidney, Liver, CBC & More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2cAj6IppM0 Kidney Disease in Aging: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUFJf5TjK9A&t=90s Tylenol, Advil, or Aspirin? What’s Safest for Older Adults https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7uXQBjnTjk Protein, Metabolism & Aging: Nutrition Tips for Longevity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzpaQ0F49JE Heart Failure in Aging: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjxQISx_Wg Disclaimer: The material on the Better Health While Aging Youtube channel, including any exchanges in the comments section, is for informational and educational purposes only. Any comments Dr. Kernisan may make regarding an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a physician-patient relationship between Dr. Kernisan and a caregiver, or care recipient. None of Dr. Kernisan’s website, social media, comments, or group information should be considered a substitute for individualized medical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full disclaimer for more information: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/disclaimer/ BHWA podcast music verification code: YWDYY4X5EKFEP0ME