Liver Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Stages, and Treatment

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Symptoms of Advanced Liver Disease

As liver function declines, more noticeable symptoms may appear.

These may include:

  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)

  • Dark urine

  • Pale or light-colored stool

  • Digestive problems, especially with fatty foods

  • Weight loss and muscle loss

  • Itchy skin

  • Musty-smelling breath

  • Mild confusion or brain impairment (hepatic encephalopathy)

Skin and Body Changes

Advanced liver disease can cause visible changes, such as:

  • Easy bruising or bleeding

  • Red palms

  • Small red spider-like blood vessels (spider angiomas)

  • Yellow fat deposits around the eyes

  • Tiny red spots on the skin

Fluid retention may also cause:

  • Swollen abdomen (ascites)

  • Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, or face

Hormonal Symptoms

 

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