Many people with cirrhosis have no symptoms in the early stages of the disease.
However, as scar tissue replaces healthy cells, liver function starts to fail and a person may experience the following non specific symptoms: exhaustion, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, weakness and weight loss.
As the disease progresses, complications may develop. In some people, these may be the first signs of the disease.
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