What are the symptoms of liver disease?

Some common symptoms of liver disease include:

1. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
2. Fatigue and weakness
3. Nausea and vomiting
4. Loss of appetite
5. Abdominal pain and swelling
6. Dark urine
7. Pale or clay-colored stools
8. Itchy skin
9. Easy bruising and bleeding
10. Swelling in the legs and ankles
11. Confusion or difficulty concentrating
12. Weight loss
13. Fever

It is important to note that symptoms of liver disease can vary depending on the specific condition and the stage of the disease. It is always best to consult a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Early Symptoms:

- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)

More Advanced Symptoms:

- Ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen)
- Edema (swelling) in the legs, ankles, and feet
- Dark urine
- Pale or tarry stools
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Mental confusion or disorientation
- Tremor
- Muscle spasms
- Weight loss

Specific Symptoms by Type of Liver Disease:

Viral Hepatitis:
- Fever
- Chills
- Joint pain
- Muscle aches
- Dark urine
- Light-colored stools

Alcoholic Liver Disease:
- Swollen and tender liver
- Jaundice
- Spider angiomas (red, spider-shaped blood vessels on the skin)
- Palmar erythema (redness of the palms)

Autoimmune Liver Disease:
- Joint pain
- Fatigue
- Skin rash
- Thyroid issues
- Muscle weakness

Cirrhosis:
- Progressive liver damage and scarring
- Portal hypertension (increased pressure in the veins that carry blood to the liver)
- Bleeding varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach)
- Hepatic hydrothorax (fluid accumulation in the chest cavity)
- Portal-systemic encephalopathy (confusion, drowsiness, coma)

Liver Failure:
- Jaundice
- Ascites
- Edema
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Bleeding disorders
- Organ failure