Dry, itchy soles that won't go away
Dry skin on your feet can be related to the weather or ill-fitting shoes. But if you experience persistent itching, especially on the soles, it could be a warning sign. When bile flow is impaired, bile acids accumulate in the blood and irritate the nerve endings in the skin.
This type of itching often intensifies at night and is difficult to relieve with regular creams.
Helpful tips:
Use hypoallergenic moisturizers
Avoid scratching to avoid damaging the skin
Be aware if the itching is accompanied by fatigue or dark urine
Redness or spots on the feet
Redness, blotchiness, or a feeling of warmth on the soles may be a sign of palmar or plantar erythema. This skin condition is often associated with liver disease and occurs due to hormonal imbalance and dilated capillaries.
Although these changes are usually painless, they rarely occur without a cause.
Please note:
Redness is symmetrical on both feet
May be accompanied by general weakness
Sometimes accompanied by brittle blood vessels and bruising
Numbness, tingling, and burning in the legs
Unpleasant sensations in the legs are often associated with fatigue or spinal problems. However, chronic liver disease can lead to peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage. This is due to the toxic effects of substances that the liver is unable to detoxify.
These symptoms can worsen over time and interfere with normal walking.
What is important to do:
Choose comfortable shoes without constriction
Examine your feet regularly
If symptoms persist, have a liver examination
Unexplained bruising and slow healing
The liver is responsible for producing blood clotting factors. When its function is impaired, even a slight blow can cause bruising, especially on the feet and toes. Cuts and scrapes may take longer than usual to heal.
