Is it caused by poor liver function that nails have long vertical lines and yellowish complexion? March 18th is National Love Liver Day. Wang Cong, Deputy Chief Physician of the Department of Hepatology at Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, recently stated that poor liver condition can lead to some systemic symptoms, such as vertical lines on nails, fatigue and drowsiness, blurred vision, poor appetite for meals, and easily depressed mood. Long term liver disease can also cause spleen disease, and patients usually exhibit pale complexion. In spring, when the yang qi rises, it is easy to have a strong liver qi and hyperactivity of liver yang. Therefore, health preservation should focus on nourishing the liver during this season. Wang Cong introduced that the common reasons for poor liver include: First, viral hepatitis, including five kinds of hepatitis A, B, C, B and E, of which hepatitis B has the highest incidence rate. The second is fatty liver, which is mostly caused by obesity. There are also cases of malnutrition caused by imbalanced diet, as well as fatty liver induced by alcohol consumption or other diseases. The third is drug-induced liver injury, where antibiotics, anti-tumor drugs, and other drugs are mainly metabolized by the liver. If used in large amounts, it can increase the burden on the liver and lead to drug-induced liver injury. The excessive consumption of health products and dietary supplements is also one of the reasons for drug-induced liver injury. The fourth is alcoholic liver injury. Drinking alcohol itself can cause damage to liver cells, and long-term drinking can not only cause liver damage, but also lead to cirrhosis. Fifth, autoimmune liver injury, which is caused by autoimmune disorder, has a certain incidence rate. Six is long-term emotional discomfort, staying up late, affecting liver blood supply and material metabolism, causing discomfort in the liver area, or increasing the probability of various liver diseases. What effects does a poor liver have on the human body? Wang Cong told reporters that one of the functions of the liver is to secrete and excrete bile. A poor liver can affect the digestive function of the human body, resulting in symptoms such as indigestion, excessive exhaust, and loss of appetite. In addition, it can also affect human metabolism, leading to overall fatigue in the body. In the long run, poor liver condition may further develop into cirrhosis, and even increase the probability of developing liver tumors, affecting quality of life and lifespan. Wang Cong suggested that in order to maintain the liver, sleep should be the first priority. During daily human activities, a large amount of blood is supplied to muscles, bones, brain, digestive tract, etc. During sleep, more blood flows back to the liver, providing fresh nutrients for liver metabolism. Secondly, it is to clear emotions. The relationship between the liver and emotions is very close, and if emotions are not good for a long time, it will affect the liver. The third is to pay attention to diet. The liver is responsible for metabolism and requires a large amount of protein to play a role in transportation. The diet should have high-quality protein, such as milk, soy products, eggs, etc. In addition, it is also important to eat more foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables and fruits. The fourth is to use less of your eyes. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that the liver is connected to the eyes, and the liver opens the orifices in the eyes. If the eyes are used excessively, it can easily cause liver blood loss and lead to liver blood deficiency. (Lai Xin She)