Individuals with cirrhosis of the liver may have few or no symptoms and signs of liver related disease. Some of the symptoms may be nonspecific, that is, they don't suggest that the liver is their cause. Some of the more common signs and symptoms of liver cirrhosis include: Fatigue Bleeding easily Bruising easily Itchy skin Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes (jaundice) Fluid accumulation in your abdomen (ascites) Loss of appetite Nausea Swelling in your legs Weight loss Confusion, drowsiness and slurred speech (hepatic encephalopathy) Spiderlike blood vessels on your skin Redness in the palms of the hands Testicular atrophy in men Breast enlargement in men

1. What are the Signs & Symptoms of
Liver Cirrhosis?

2. Early Stage Symptoms
In the early stages, cirrhosis may not cause any symptoms. However, as the disease
progresses, you may experience the following:
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Weight loss
• Pain or discomfort in the upper right abdomen
• Redness of the palms of the hands (palmar erythema)
• Small, spider-like blood vessels on the skin (spider angiomas)

3. Later Stage Symptoms
• As cirrhosis progresses, you may experience more serious symptoms, including:
• Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites)
• Swelling in the legs and ankles (edema)
• Easily bleeding or bruising
• Confusion or difficulty thinking
• Dark urine
• Pale stools

4. Complications
• Cirrhosis can also lead to a number of complications, including:
• Varicose veins in the esophagus or stomach, which can rupture and cause bleeding
• Liver failure
• Liver cancer

5. When to See a Doctor
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of Liver cirrhosis, it is important to see a
doctor right away. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to slow the progression of
the disease and prevent complications.

6. Prevention
• There are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of developing cirrhosis,
including:
• Limit alcohol consumption
• Get vaccinated against hepatitis B
• Get tested for hepatitis C
• Lose weight if you are overweight or obese
• Eat a healthy diet
• Exercise regularly

7. Treatment
There is no cure for cirrhosis, but there are treatments that can help to slow the progression of
the disease and manage symptoms. Treatment options may include:
• Medications
• Dietary changes
• Liver transplantation
If you have any questions or concerns about liver cirrhosis, please talk to your doctor.
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