Liver cirrhosis symptoms may not show in the early stages of the disease. However, as the disease develops and enough liver damage has occurred, you will experience the following symptoms: Black stools Changes in personality and confusion in severe cases Fluid build up in the abdomen (ascites) Itchy skin Jaundice (yellowish eyes and skin) Loss of weight and loss of appetite Nausea Red spider-looking spots on your chest and back (spider angiomas) Sleeping difficulties Swelling of the legs (oedema) Tiredness and sleepiness Vomiting blood