Liver Cirrhosis in Hattiesburg, MS

The beginning stages of liver cirrhosis may not show any symptoms, but some of the first signs that you may notice may include exhaustion, weakness, and decreased appetite. When cirrhosis of the liver continues to progress, the signs and symptoms could include:

• Vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Fever
• Jaundice yellowing of the eyes/skin
• Nausea or queasiness
• Unexpected weight gain or loss
• Itching
• Bleed or bruise easily
• Blood in the stool
• Brown-colored urine
• Swelling in the abdomen
• Veins that are spider web-like in appearance
• Red palms
• Swollen legs

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, contact one of our GI specialists at a Hattiesburg, MS location near you for a personal consultation.

Liver damage and scarring cannot be undone, but the liver can often still function and bounce back even if two-thirds has been destroyed or excised (removed). Some of the treatments our Hattiesburg GI Associates, PLLC providers might recommend to help boost liver function include:

• Undergo a liver transplant procedure
• Prevention of additional damage to the liver
• Immunization for hepatitis A and B
• Avoiding certain medications (naproxen, ibuprofen, etc.)
• Addressing the unique issues surrounding your condition
• Antiviral medications for hepatitis B and C

Are there any complications of liver cirrhosis?

A person's liver carries out a vital job in the body, and any injury or damage inflicted upon the liver will interfere with its ability to work normally. Potential complications of liver cirrhosis are:

• Hypersplenism (overactive splenic function)
• Bacterial peritonitis (inflammation of the abdomen wall)
• Hepatic encephalopathy (an aggregation of toxins in the bloodstream causing brain damage)
• Liver cancer