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World Liver Day 2025: How Heatwaves And Dehydration in Summer Can Trigger Dangerous Liver Diseases


Published on 2025-04-19 02:43:00 - TheHealthSite
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  • World Liver Day 2025: Heatwaves and summer dehydration could silently trigger liver damage. Read the article to understand how rising temperatures affect liver disease risk.

On World Liver Day 2025, Dr. Piyush Ranjan from Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi, highlighted the risks of heatwaves and dehydration on liver health during summer. He explained that excessive heat can lead to dehydration, which stresses the liver and can exacerbate conditions like fatty liver disease and alcoholic hepatitis. Dehydration reduces blood flow to the liver, impairing its function and potentially leading to severe complications such as liver failure. Dr. Ranjan emphasized the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a healthy diet to protect liver health during hot weather. He also advised seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, or nausea appear, as these could indicate serious liver issues triggered by the heat.

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