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Where do you itch with liver disease?


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Liver disease itch:

  1. The itching typically occurs on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands.
  2. Cholestasis due to hepatitis, cirrhosis, or obstructive jaundice causes itching.
  3. The itching that is caused by liver illness is stronger in the late evening and at night.
  4. Itching associated with liver disease tends to be worse in the late evening and during the night.
  5. Itching may occur in a specific location of the body, such as a leg, the soles of their feet, or the palms of their hands, or it can occur all over the body.
  6. Easy bleeding or bruising.
  7. Persistent or recurring yellowing of your skin and eyes (jaundice) Intense itching.
  8. Bile Salts Those with liver disease may have higher levels of bile salt building up under the skin, which may cause itching.

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