2. 🌿 Itchy Soles Without a Clear Cause
Do your feet itch constantly—especially at night—without an obvious reason like dry skin or allergies? This could be due to bile salt buildup in the bloodstream, which happens when bile flow is reduced (a condition called cholestasis).
When bile does not move efficiently through the liver and gallbladder, it can enter the bloodstream and cause widespread itching, often noticeable on the hands and feet.
3. 💛 Yellow Skin or Toenails
If the skin or toenails on your feet develop a yellowish tint, it may indicate jaundice. This condition occurs when the liver fails to process bilirubin, a yellow pigment that forms during the breakdown of red blood cells.
Although jaundice is often first seen in the eyes, subtle yellowing in the toenails or feet may be an early clue worth checking.
4. 🟤 Dark Patches or Skin Discoloration
Dark patches or uneven pigmentation on the feet could signal that your liver is under stress. Sometimes, hormonal imbalances and changes in melanin production (pigment in the skin) are linked to liver function problems.
Although skin discoloration can have many causes, unexplained dark patches on the feet shouldn’t be ignored.
