Have you ever wondered what high or low values can mean in relation to the liver? With the different analyzes of laboratories González you will be able to diagnose an abnormality in the liver in time to be able to treat it.
The liver performs such important functions as the evacuation of bile lodged in the gallbladder, thus helping in the process of digesting fats, or storing nutrients.
Symptoms of a liver pathology
Do you suspect that you may suffer from some type of liver disease? There are several signs that can be indicators that something is not working properly.
One of them is the jaundice, which is about the yellow discoloration of the mucous membranes, even skin. This is due to the accumulation of direct bilirubin that cannot be detoxified by the liver, thus accumulating in our body.
This can be a direct consequence of liver problems or obstructions in the bile ducts due to neoplasms or stones. It may be accompanied by a whitish coloration of the stool, since the bilirubin is not being excreted properly.
On the other hand, there are also two pathologies, cirrhosis and hepatic steatosis (cirrhosis of the liver), which endangers the functionality of the organ because, due to the death of hepatocytes with subsequent fibrosis, the liver loses its regenerative capacity, and with it its operability. This would lead to the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen and legs, inflammation of the liver and, by extension, to a liver failure.
Tips to take care of your liver
There are several factors to take into account to take care of the proper functioning of your liver, such as:
- not consume alcohol. Limiting alcohol consumption (a glass of wine a day, for example) has no beneficial effects on health, so not consuming it will be the most effective way to avoid cirrhosis.
- Exercising regularly, thus avoiding sedentary lifestyle
- Follow a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding the consumption of fats and ultra-processed
Analyzes to know the health status of your liver at Laboratorios González
laboratories González offers you several tests to help you know the state of your liver.
At liver profile analytes such as bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, GOT (glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase) - AST (aspartate aminotransferase), among others, can be known.
At analysis of tumor markers, the presence of AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) will indicate a tumor process in the organ, since it is the tumor marker for the Liver cancer par excellence.
There are also the hepatitis markers and proteinograms, which will help provide information about the state of your liver.
Request your appointment with laboratories González and make sure your liver health is under control.
