Imagine your liver as a sponge: supple, vibrant, and filtering everything that passes through it. Now imagine it transforming into a hard, scarred piece of rock. This is the mechanism of cirrhosis: it blocks blood flow, makes detoxification difficult, and, without treatment, leads to liver failure. The problem is that this transition often goes unnoticed, with symptoms that seem unrelated or are easily ignored.
1. Fatigue and weakness
Do you feel constantly exhausted, even when you get enough sleep? This is one of the most common early signs. Under stress, your liver doesn't regulate energy properly, leaving you constantly tired and weak.
2. Loss of appetite
Do you skip meals or feel full after just a few bites? Your liver may not be able to properly break down and absorb nutrients.
3. Nausea or vomiting
Frequent nausea that is not related to food poisoning or a stomach virus may indicate a buildup of toxins in the blood.
4. Unexplained weight loss
Losing weight without changing your diet or exercise seems great, but not when it's due to poor nutrient absorption.
