Tylenol Liver Damage: Symptoms & Signs

Tylenol liver damage is damage to the liver that occurs due to overdose of the drug acetaminophen. When used properly, acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain-relieving drug. Acetaminophen is found in many over-the-counter preparations as well as some prescription drugs like Vicodin.

Signs and symptoms of Tylenol liver damage can include

• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
• pain in the abdomen,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,
• fatigue,
• excessive sweating,
• dark urine and stools,
• pale skin color, and
• unusual bruising or bleeding.

Cause of Tylenol liver damage

Overdose of acetaminophen, or the use of acetaminophen with excessive alcohol consumption, can damage the liver. The cause of the damage is the conversion of small amounts of acetaminophen to a harmful by-product called NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine). In recommended doses, the body can easily remove this toxic by-product. However, with excessive doses, the toxic metabolite accumulates and can damage the liver cells.

Other tylenol liver damage symptoms and signs

• Dark Urine and Stools
• Excessive Sweating
• Fatigue
• Loss of Appetite
• Nausea
• Pain in the Abdomen
• Pale Skin Color
• Unusual Bruising or Bleeding
• Vomiting
• Yellowing of the Skin or Eyes (Jaundice)

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