Patient's question:
Lately, I've been feeling a lack of appetite and have no desire to eat. My body also lacks energy, and I always feel very tired and weak. The skin around my eyes has become dark, and I've also become thinner. I'm questioning whether I might have cirrhosis of the liver.Doctor's answer:
Hello 1, General symptoms: Mainly include fatigue, easy tiredness, and decline in physical strength. A very small number of patients may experience recurrence of facial hyperpigmentation. 2, Chronic digestive disorder symptoms: Loss of appetite, abdominal pain accompanied by constipation, nausea and vomiting, or dull liver area pain, which becomes more pronounced after exertion. 3, Facial thinness and dark complexion. In more than 1/3 of patients with chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, the facial and periorbital skin becomes darker and more dull than before the illness, due to liver function decline leading to an increase in melanin production. 4, Early symptoms of cirrhosis may also include breast enlargement and testicular atrophy. The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of neutral hormones in the human body.