What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Fatigue
- Abdominal or leg swelling
- Easy bruising
- Yellow skin or eyes
Understanding care
Clinical care may include specialist evaluation of the cause, complications and long-term liver care. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
New jaundice or increasing abdominal swelling needs prompt review. Vomiting blood, black stools, confusion or collapse requires emergency assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
