How do you recognize the symptoms of liver damage due to acetaminophen? The unfortunate answer is that it is not always easy to determine when liver failure has occurred. This is due to 2 factors -
Symptoms of liver damage due to acetaminophen are sometimes immediate, however, they also can appear over time.
Symptoms of liver failure due to Tylenol or other medications with acetaminophen are often mistaken for other illnesses. This can lead to an incorrect diagnosis of flu, dehydration or acid reflux.
However, acute liver failure due to acetaminophen is most often accompanied by the following conditions:
- Vomiting, diarrhea, or upset stomach
- Bleeding
- Hives or rash
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- Lack of energy or extreme tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Sweating
- Jaundice (yellow skin) or icterus (yellow eyes)
- Confusion or irritability
- Coma
- Convulsions
If you or a loved one is concerned at this moment about the amount of acetaminophen you’ve taken, call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms after taking Tylenol or another drug with acetaminophen, seek medical treatment immediately. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with liver damage, or feel you may have experienced liver failure due to acetaminophen, call our office today.
