Dr. Agarwal Flags 7 Liver Disease Signs in Eyes, Urine and Stool

3 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Aug 18

Seven warning signs can appear before liver disease is diagnosed, with Dr. Shaleen Agarwal highlighting yellow eyes or skin, dark urine and pale or clay-coloured stools as key visible clues.
Jaundice develops when bilirubin builds up because the liver or bile-flow system is not clearing it properly; Agarwal said the whites of the eyes may turn yellow before the skin does.
Dark yellow, brownish or tea-coloured urine can signal bilirubin leaving through the kidneys rather than simple dehydration, especially when it appears with yellow eyes or skin.
Pale, grey or clay-coloured stools can point to reduced or blocked bile flow, underscoring why persistent changes across the eyes, skin, urine or stool warrant medical attention.
The warning reflects a broader problem with liver disease: the organ can keep functioning despite severe damage, allowing symptoms to stay hidden for years.