Liver damage symptoms: Early signs most people miss
Published on: Oct. 13, 2025, 5:47 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Most of us think our liver works quietly in the background – cleaning blood, processing food, storing nutrients – like an obedient and quiet elder daughter. And much to our discredit, we often don’t pay attention to its well-being until something goes wrong.That’s partly because early liver damage shows very subtle, easy-to-miss signs. By the time the classic symptoms arrive (yellow skin, pain, swelling), the damage may already have advanced significantly.The result of this ignorance is horrid: liver disease has become one of the world’s biggest health problems. The most common type among different kinds of liver diseases, fatty liver disease, is surging thanks to obesity, poor diets, and sedentary lifestyles. In fact, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 30.2% of the world's population. The hopeful bit?Recent medical data emphasize that catching the liver’s distress early can lead to better outcomes, since the organ can heal or regenerate if given the chance.But what are the warning signs that we overlook, mistaking them for daily hazards?Here, in this guide, we’ll walk you through the early warning signs of liver damage that most people overlook. The goal? To help you detect possible trouble long before it becomes serious. Because when it comes to liver health, awareness is your best defense.
