Don’t ignore these symptoms.

Your liver, which is the largest internal organ in your body,is responsible for a lot.

But your liver can get damaged and have reduced functioning due to illness or lifestyle habits.

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In fact, liver disease is fairly common,affecting 4.5 million adults in the United States.

Liver conditions include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis or even cancer.

Sometimes, these symptoms will happen immediately, but not always.

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So, how do you know when something is wrong with your liver?

And how can you figure out what it is?

Dark urine even if youre hydrated

Dark urine on its own typically doesnt concern people.

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Usually, its an indicator that you oughta drink some extra fluids.

But it is also typical for people with liver conditions to excrete dark urine, Weine said.

They could be a sign of liver problems or a number of other underlying issues.

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If you experience confusion or other mind-altering issues, seek help right away.

This is particularly true when youre experiencing cirrhosis, which is the scarring of the liver.

Bruising and bleeding easily

People with liver damage may bruise or bleed easily when injured, Weine said.

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What to do if you believe you have liver damage

Liver issues arent something to dismiss.

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