10 Warning Signs Your Liver is Crying Out for Help: Identifying Fatty Liver Disease

4. Swelling in the Legs and Ankles (Edema)
When liver function is impaired, the production of essential proteins like "albumin" decreases, leading to fluid leaking from vessels into tissues. Unusual swelling in the ankles and lower legs can be a sign that fatty liver is approaching stages of fibrosis or serious damage.