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2. Sudden Loss of Appetite
A noticeable drop in appetite can reflect the liver’s reduced ability to process nutrients or manage digestion properly.
3. Nausea or Unexplained Vomiting
Persistent nausea or vomiting without any obvious cause may signal a buildup of toxins due to liver dysfunction.
4. Unintentional Weight Loss
Losing weight without trying, especially alongside appetite loss or fatigue, could be a warning sign that your liver isn’t processing nutrients correctly.
5. Abdominal Pain or Swelling
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Pain in the upper right abdomen (where the liver is located) or abdominal swelling could indicate inflammation or fluid buildup (ascites), both associated with cirrhosis.
6. Yellowing of the Skin or Eyes (Jaundice)
When the liver can’t process bilirubin, a yellow pigment from red blood cells, it builds up in the body and causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.
7. Itchy or Irritated Skin
Chronic itching, even without a rash, may be due to the accumulation of bile salts under the skin caused by poor liver function.
8. Dark Urine and Pale Stools
Dark-colored urine and light or clay-colored stools can be signs of impaired bile production or bile flow blockage—both linked to liver disease.
9. Easy Bruising or Bleeding
The liver produces clotting proteins. Damage may reduce their production, leading to easy bruising or prolonged bleeding.
10. Swelling in the Legs or Ankles (Edema)
Fluid retention in the lower extremities may result from poor liver function, low blood protein levels, or poor circulation—all common in cirrhosis.
11. Confusion or Trouble Concentrating (Hepatic Encephalopathy)
Toxins not filtered out by the liver can reach the brain, causing confusion, poor memory, mood changes, or even personality shifts.
12. Spider-Like Blood Vessels on the Skin
Small red blood vessels resembling spider webs (spider angiomas), especially on the chest or face, can be signs of hormonal changes related to liver damage.
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