Cirrhosis, frequently the result of a viral disease or chronic alcoholism, occurs when liver cells are damaged and cannot fix themselves.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says common symptoms of cirrhosis contain:
The American Academy of Family Physicians says common symptoms of cirrhosis contain:
- Losing weight.
- Loss of hunger.
- Sickness or throwing up blood.
- Feeling tired, weak or confused, or having difficulty paying attention.
- Swelling of the abdomen.
- Itchy skin or red palms.
- Menstrual troubles.
- Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin.
- Urine that's dark brown.
