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5. Confusion

A diseased liver can allow too much copper to build up in your blood and brain, Wakim-Fleming says. “This can lead to Alzheimer’s-like confusion,” she says. She adds that this sort of confusion is associated with advanced-stage liver disease, meaning it’s unlikely to be the first (or only) symptom you experience if your liver is in trouble.