What Is Cirrhosis Of The Liver?
3. What Are the Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver?
As the liver accrues scar tissue, a person may not present any symptoms. However, as the disease progresses, tell-tale symptoms will begin to develop. The most obvious and well-known sign of liver disease is the yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice). However, there are other worrisome signs to look for as well.
Loss of appetite, lack of energy, and sudden weight loss or weight gain could be a sign of cirrhosis. Easy bruising, confusion, disorientation and personality changes are also indicative of a deeper problem. Other symptoms include fluid retention, itchy skin, blood in the stool, orange or browning colored urine, fever, spiderlike blood vessels and red palms.
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