What are the symptoms of palms of the hand? Causes and prevention of liver palms

Palmar erythema is an abnormal symptom of the palms caused by liver disease. The palms of the patient usually appear pink or have spots and other abnormal phenomena. Palmar erythema is generally caused by diseases such as cirrhosis and alcoholic liver disease. These diseases not only cause abnormalities in the palms, but also have many effects on other functions of the body, so active prevention and treatment are needed. Below we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge about liver palms.

1. Symptoms of liver palms

The common locations of liver palms are mainly the thenar and hypothenar eminences of the palms, the palms of the fingers, and the bases of the fingers. The color is pink or rouge-like spots. Careful observation can reveal many dilated small arteries. Generally, liver palms will be alleviated as liver function improves. The liver governs the tendons, so in addition to liver palms, liver disease will also manifest on the nails. Liver disease is generally manifested as raised ridges on the surface of the nails, or downward depressions.

Although liver palms are a manifestation of liver disease, the absence of liver palms and other symptoms does not mean that the liver is healthy. Many patients with liver disease, such as alcoholic liver patients, do not have clear clinical manifestations. Symptoms are only one aspect of the diagnosis of "alcoholic liver disease". They are only consistent with the degree of development of liver disease to a certain extent. Even if there are no symptoms, vigilance is still needed, especially for long-term drinkers. The more alcohol they drink and the longer they drink, the more serious the damage to their liver will be.

2. How are liver palms formed?

How are liver palms formed? In fact, the cause of liver palms is the same as that of spider nevi. It is mainly when liver cirrhosis occurs, due to decreased liver function, the metabolic inactivation function of estrogen is impaired to varying degrees, and estrogen accumulates in the body, stimulating capillary congestion and dilation, and liver palms are formed over time. The imbalance of estrogen inactivation can also cause capillary dilation, menstrual disorders, testicular atrophy or male breast development in hepatitis patients. If the disease lasts for a long time, it can cause an increase in melanin in skin cells, causing hepatic dark complexion.

3. How to prevent liver palms

1. Rest and nutrition: Liver disease patients should rest in bed during the acute phase or active inflammatory phase, and gradually increase their activity level after their condition improves. Hepatitis B virus carriers, chronic mild hepatitis B, and patients with quiescent compensatory cirrhosis can appropriately participate in some physical activities, go to work normally, and combine work and rest. The diet for patients with chronic hepatitis advocates comprehensive nutrition, eating less sugar, animal fat and spicy stimulants, and eating more vegetables, soy products, fungus, fruits, etc.

2. Strictly prohibit alcohol: People with a history of drinking or those who like to drink must avoid alcohol.

3. Try to avoid using drugs that are harmful to the liver: Many Chinese and Western medicines are harmful to the liver. In addition, even drugs that are not harmful to the liver need to be metabolized in the liver. Too many drugs will repeatedly increase the burden on the liver. Coupled with the damage caused by the hepatitis virus, liver inflammation will definitely worsen.

4. Selenium is known as an important "liver protection factor". Selenium supplementation can make the activity of glutathione peroxidase in the liver reach normal levels, which plays a good role in nourishing and protecting the liver. Tihengjian brand liver-nourishing tablets, which are made with selenium malt powder and Schisandra chinensis as the main ingredients, have the health function of immune regulation, have an auxiliary protective effect on chemical liver damage, and have the effects of nourishing, protecting and protecting the liver.