Q. How can you tell the difference between liver cirrhosis and fatty liver by symptoms alone?
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"How can you tell the difference between liver cirrhosis and fatty liver by symptoms alone?"
Fatty Liver Symptoms (Early Stage)
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Usually no noticeable symptoms in the early stage
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May feel tired or weak
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Mild discomfort or dull pain in the upper right abdomen
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Sometimes mild weight loss or loss of appetite
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Slight elevation in liver enzymes (seen in blood tests)
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Possible bloating or indigestion
Liver Cirrhosis Symptoms (Advanced Stage)
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Fatigue and weakness become more severe
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Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
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Swollen abdomen (ascites) due to fluid buildup
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Swollen legs and ankles
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Itchy skin and easy bruising
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Dark urine and pale stools
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Confusion or forgetfulness (hepatic encephalopathy)
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Visible spider-like blood vessels on skin
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Bleeding gums or nosebleeds
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Loss of muscle mass and weight loss
Key Differences in Symptoms
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Fatty liver is often silent, detected during checkups
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Cirrhosis shows serious signs like swelling, jaundice, and confusion
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Fatty liver may reverse with lifestyle changes
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Cirrhosis is permanent and may require liver transplant if advanced
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