my doctor told me i am loe in iron , but i think there is more to it? i take iron tablets every day , and all day every day i am sooo tired even when i am wide awake i can hardly get up cause my body is soo exhausted for no reason , i go for a walk once a day to keep fit and i have a healthy amount of sleep and i have a healthy breakfast and good meals , so i dont know why , and also i heard somthing about having a white colourd tongue can mean liver problems? and i always have a white coloured tongue i brush my tongue every day and try to scrape it of but its permanant and it wont go, and also i always have a yellowy colour on the top of my eyes, and i heard that could mean somthings wrong with liver and i used to be a little addicted to coke (coca cola) and i am a pretty big smoker, what do you think? i dont really want to bother going to the doctor because i have been to 9 in a month and none will help me, so what do you think? also i am only 16, looking 4 ansers not lectures, thanx
2007-10-04 01:40:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
if it is ya liver?try drinking alot of water!!!sounds simple,but water can fix alot of things!!if not?dont worry bout it,keep living and be happy!!lifes too short too worry!!!positve thinking and self healing doz wonders too!!!
2007-10-04 01:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by behairded 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your white colored tongue is most likely due to the smoking, and a slightly yellow discoloration on the tops of your eyes is hardly indicative of liver problems when it is the only symptom. Is there something you are not disclosing to the Doctors as to why you believe something may be wrong with your liver? If you have been to 9 Doctors in a month, then I am quite sure that they have drawn liver enzymes on you? The blood tests for liver enzymes is AST(SGOT),ALT,and if these were normal than I would think your liver is ok. Do you have a specific reason to believe this other than your tongue and eyes? If you are very tired, your metabolism is probobly low because of your iron, keep taking the supplements, and doing what you are doing and see if it improves. Good luck!
2007-10-04 08:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by Smiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're still young and quite active. You have the right to know what is the status of your health. Do quit smoking. I know its difficult at start but i believe you will succeed since you are now concerned about your health.
The liver can really take a beating up to a point. if you don't want to go to a doctor, try visiting a local red cross chapter, be a blood donor (for free) they can run a test for hepatitis (liver inflammation), and other blood exams. That test can determine if you have a virus infection attacking your liver. Being a donor as well will be useful in the future in case of emergencies where you might need an immediate blood transfusion.
try looking for a food supplement that targets the liver or aids in making the liver more healthy. These are not medicines, so don't expect for therapeutic effects. These are to provide for what is missing in your diet.
Since you're already making moves about your health then do not be afraid to research a little about the liver and how to keep it healthy. You are right, the yellowish discoloration is related to liver function. Do not self medicated. ask a doctor first.
2007-10-04 09:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by xyble_pyxie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you do not want to hear this but please quit smoking..
Now.. I am not sure I have all the answers... But I do have a few questions.. Have you been checked for diabetes??? That will make you really tired and cause other issues with your body.. If you know someone that can check your sugar for you have it done.. If not request it at the doctor.. Also you may want to have your thyroid levels checked....
Here are a few blood tests that you need to see if they are done.. CBC.. Lipid.. T3.. T4... TSH... Liver Panel..
ONe of these may show something..Hope you feel better soon..
2007-10-04 08:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by ldyjsmyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to doctors but usually any yellowing in the eyes is because of jaundice (to much bile in the gallbladder) I had that because of gallstones or a high billirubin count that comes from the liver BUT check with doctor.
2007-10-04 08:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hun to start with if my children are feeling a bit low i give them a bottle of lucazade and the smoking u do need to try and stop them my nephew dead of cancer.
as regards your tongue ignore it if it is a problem the doctors will pick it up. the yellow at the top of your eyes might mean that you might have i problem with your kidneys (infection) try and drink alot of water. and cols is the worse drink you can ever drink as it can affect your Gaul bladder which is attached to your stomach if any more problems e-mail me judithtrussell@yahoo.co.uk
2007-10-04 08:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by jud 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your doctor and ask for a Liver Function Test.
2007-10-04 08:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I was 16 I was always tired, but you sound more severe, also here are all the thing that cause yellow eyes http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/yellow_eyes.htm scroll down to the middle of this page.
2007-10-04 08:47:30 · answer #8 · answered by jason s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly you need to quit smoking. Then you need to eat balanced diet everyday, and also eat alot of red meat. This should help improve you situation.
2007-10-04 08:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by Frank S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋