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Channel: Lee Health · 2016 · Science & Technology

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Health experts say over the counter medications could be dangerous for your liver. 

Jessie Hollinger, a physician’s assistant with Lee Memorial Health System, says livers are tasked with multiple jobs. “It’s responsible for getting rid of toxins. Anything that you put in your body is in some way going to come through the liver. The liver also produces bile which helps us break down fat. It produces sugar when our body needs it. It produces protein.”

But an unhealthy weight, diet, and even certain medications like Tylenol can damage the liver. “We need to make sure we are drinking plenty of water, eating healthy, watching our weight, not taking too many medications that are harmful to the liver like Tylenol, and keeping our alcohol down,” said Hollinger.

It’s important to limit the amount of Tylenol, acetaminophen, and alcohol consumed. Men should have no more than two drinks per evening, while women should have no more than one. “The other thing that can affect your liver health is actually our weight. If we’re overweight it can cause a fatty liver which can lead to your liver working overtime and cause issues. Good weight management helps keep the liver healthy as well,” said Hollinger. 

If a person has liver damage they may develop a yellow color in their eyes. “They can get itchy. They can start to have some swelling of the lower extremities. But usually at this point their liver is pretty sick,” said Hollinger. 

Daily exercise and diets filled with fruit and vegetables will also help keep your liver healthy. 


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