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Cirrhosis
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Most people with cirrhosis have few symptoms in the early stages. But as the liver develops more nodules, liver function slows down. Symptoms start becoming more noticeable at this point. As liver function starts to fail, people may experience:
As cirrhosis progresses through the liver, symptoms become worse. The following problems can occur as a result:
As cirrhosis worsens, the person may have a variety of cognitive impairments, or defects in mental functioning. As toxins build up in the brain, cognitive impairment progresses from mild loss of concentration to increasing confusion. The individual may also experience the following impairments: