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7. What Are the Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis?
The symptoms of liver cirrhosis do not appear until the disease is in its later stages. This makes early diagnosis a challenge unless the individual is aware that they have a higher risk for the disease. Fatigue, weight loss, decreased appetite and easy bruising, bleeding and swelling of the legs, feet or ankles are common signs.
As the disease progresses, other symptoms can appear. Many individuals develop jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin. A swollen abdomen is the result of excess fluid buildup. Spiderlike blood vessels may show up on the skin. Women may see unexpected changes to their menstrual cycles, and men may lose their sex drives.
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