How to Tell if You Have Cirrhosis?

Persistent fatigue or weakness

Loss of appetite

Nausea or vomiting

Unexplained weight loss

Abdominal swelling or bloating

Swelling in the legs or ankles

Yellowing of the skin or eyes

Itchy skin

Easy bruising or bleeding

Red palms

Spider-like blood vessels on the skin

Dark urine

Pale or clay-colored stools

Confusion, forgetfulness, or trouble concentrating

Sleepiness or personality changes

Enlarged abdomen with visible veins

Loss of muscle mass

Low sex drive or menstrual changes

Fever or signs of infection

Vomiting blood

Black, tarry stools

A history of hepatitis, heavy alcohol use, fatty liver disease, or other liver disease

Abnormal liver blood tests

Imaging showing liver scarring or nodularity

A healthcare professional’s evaluation and testing

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