What are the symptoms of liver cirrhosis?

The symptoms of liver cirrhosis can vary depending on the stage of the disease. In the early stages, there may be no symptoms at all. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include:

* Fatigue

* Weakness

* Weight loss

* Loss of appetite

* Nausea and vomiting

* Abdominal pain and swelling

* Itchy skin

* Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)

* Dark urine

* Light-colored stools

* Bleeding easily

* Bruising easily

* Confusion

* Coma

In addition to these symptoms, people with liver cirrhosis may also develop complications such as:

* Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen)

* Encephalopathy (a condition that affects brain function)

* Hepatorenal syndrome (a condition that causes kidney failure)

* Variceal bleeding (bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach)

* Liver cancer