Q:
What is cirrhosis of the liver? What are the symptoms?
A:
Cirrhosis is a complication of liver disease which involves loss of liver cells and irreversible scarring of the liver. Alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C are common causes of cirrhosis, although there are many other causes.
Some of the more common symptoms and signs of cirrhosis include:
- Easy bruising from decreased production of blood clotting factors by the diseased liver
- Fatigue
- Itching
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood
Make an appointment with your doctor if you experience any signs or symptoms that worry you.
Keyword: symptoms liver cancer cirrhosis
