If they break, they can cause serious bleeding from the upper stomach or esophagus, putting the patient's life in danger unless quick action is taken to stop the bleeding. The liver has trouble removing toxins, which may build up in the blood. Early signs of toxin accumulation in the brain may include neglect of personal appearance, unresponsiveness, forgetfulness, lack of concentration, changes in sleeping habits, or agitation. Water accumulation and poor blood clotting. As the liver declines, it makes less protein.
Patients are at risk for bleeding as a result of inefficient blood clotting.
Detection A physician often can diagnose cirrhosis from the patient's history, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. During a physical exam, a physician could notice a change in how the liver feels or how large it is. If the physician suspects cirrhosis, he will order blood tests, which will determine whether or not liver disease is present. In some cases, cirrhosis is diagnosed during surgery when the physician can see the entire liver. Treatment Physicians treat cirrhosis to stop or delay its progress, minimize the damage to liver cells, and reduce complications.