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Symptoms of Liver Disease

The liver is the largest filter in our body. There are many diseases that cause it to work improperly or to stop working all together. A few of those diseases are cirrhosis, Hepatitis A, B and C, hepatocellular carcinoma, Reye's syndrome and Wilson's disease. There are many common symptoms to these diseases.

  1. Yellowing Skin

    • One of the commonly known symptoms of liver disease is jaundice or skin yellowing. The whites of the eyes also take on a yellow tinge. This is caused by high levels of bile in the blood stream.

    Dark Urine

    • When the liver is not filtering as it should, the urine will become darker and bile is released during urination.

    Weight

    • Many times there is a loss of appetite as well as unusually quick weight loss or gain. Vomiting and diarrhea as well as light, loose stools are common in liver disease.

    Excessive Urination

    • Polyuria is a term meaning excessive urination. Another symptom is excessive thirst. The body is trying to get rid of the toxins the liver is no longer able to filter.

    Miscellaneous Symptoms

    • Symptoms that are common with liver disease and may or may not appear in a person include depression, spasms, stroke, seizures and mood swings.

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