The liver is the largest filter in our body. There are many diseases that cause it to work improperly or to stop working all together. A few of those diseases are cirrhosis, Hepatitis A, B and C, hepatocellular carcinoma, Reye's syndrome and Wilson's disease. There are many common symptoms to these diseases.
Yellowing Skin
One of the commonly known symptoms of liver disease is jaundice or skin yellowing. The whites of the eyes also take on a yellow tinge. This is caused by high levels of bile in the blood stream.
Dark Urine
When the liver is not filtering as it should, the urine will become darker and bile is released during urination.
Weight
Many times there is a loss of appetite as well as unusually quick weight loss or gain. Vomiting and diarrhea as well as light, loose stools are common in .
Excessive Urination
Polyuria is a term meaning excessive urination. Another symptom is excessive thirst. The body is trying to get rid of the toxins the liver is no longer able to filter.
Miscellaneous Symptoms
Symptoms that are common with liver disease and may or may not appear in a person include depression, spasms, stroke, seizures and mood swings.
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