World Liver Day 2026, April 18 -- The liver is a resilient organ, often described as a "silent worker" that performs hundreds of functions simultaneously. However, its greatest strength is also a major challenge for patients: it rarely complains until the damage is too significant.

Because the liver lacks traditional pain receptors, early distress signals are frequently missed or misinterpreted as general exhaustion or lifestyle stress.

Ahead of World Liver Day 2026, to help identify these subtle shifts, LiveMint talked to leading experts to understand the specific symptoms that should never be overlooked.

Dr Saroj Dubey, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Kailash Hospital, Noida, explained that the liver's daily role is that it quietly ...