Liver Function Test – 2 Strip Pack

Want to check your liver health at home? This simple test takes just 60 seconds and can spot signs of liver problems.

What Does Your Liver Do?

Your liver is your body’s biggest gland. It sits in your upper belly, safely behind your ribs. This hard-working organ:

• Makes bile to help break down fats
• Stores vitamins and iron until you need them
• Turns food into energy
• Cleans harmful things like drugs and alcohol from your blood
• Makes proteins for your blood
• Stores important nutrients

When Should You Take This Test?

You might want to take this test if you:

• Feel sick
• Feel very tired
• Don’t feel hungry
• Notice your skin or eyes looking yellow

The test looks for two things in your wee:

• Bilirubin: This yellow-brown protein shouldn’t be in healthy wee. If it’s there, it might mean your liver needs checking.
• Urobilinogen: This is usually found in small amounts. Higher levels might mean your liver isn’t working well.

What Can Go Wrong With Your Liver?

Your liver is very tough. It can fix itself and work well even if only a small part is healthy. Unlike other parts of your body, your liver usually keeps working well as you get older.

The most common liver problems are:

• Damage from drinking too much alcohol
• Scarring of the liver (cirrhosis)
• Gallstones

How Can You Tell If Your Liver Needs Help?

Often, you can’t tell if something’s wrong with your liver at first. But watch out for these signs:

• Not feeling hungry
• Losing weight without trying
• Yellow skin and eyes
• A swollen belly
• Pain in your upper right belly and back

Why Should You Check Your Liver?

There are over 100 different liver problems that can affect you. Millions of people in the UK have liver trouble, but many don’t know it. Your liver is clever – it can keep working even when it’s not well. That’s why you might not notice any problems straight away.

This home test is a quick way to check if your liver needs help. It’s like an early warning system for your body’s hardest worker. Finding problems early means you can get help sooner.

What’s in the Test Pack?

You’ll get:

• One foil pack with two test strips
• A chart to check your results
• Clear instructions to follow

Remember: Your liver works hard to keep you healthy. It’s worth taking care of it before problems start. This test is a simple way to keep an eye on your liver’s health.

Even if you feel fine, it’s good to check your liver now and then. Don’t wait until you feel ill – catch any problems early when they’re easier to treat.

Getting this test doesn’t mean something’s wrong. Think of it like an MOT for your liver – it’s just a sensible check to help you stay healthy.

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