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* [[Malabsorption]] (especially of [[fat]]) and [[steatorrhea]], leading to decreased levels of the fat-soluble [[vitamin]]s,[[vitamin A|A]], [[vitamin D|D]], [[vitamin E|E]] and [[vitamin K|K]]. | * [[Malabsorption]] (especially of [[fat]]) and [[steatorrhea]], leading to decreased levels of the fat-soluble [[vitamin]]s,[[vitamin A|A]], [[vitamin D|D]], [[vitamin E|E]] and [[vitamin K|K]]. | ||
* Signs of [[cirrhosis]] | * Signs of [[cirrhosis]] | ||
* [[Ascending cholangitis]], or [[infection]] of the bile duct. | * [[Ascending cholangitis]], or [[infection]] of the bile duct. | ||
* Infection leads to fever and chills | |||
* Enlarged liver | |||
* Enlarged spleen | |||
* Indigestion | |||
* Loss of appetite | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
- Tiredness (a non-specific symptom often present in liver disease)
- Severe jaundice with intense itching
- Malabsorption (especially of fat) and steatorrhea, leading to decreased levels of the fat-soluble vitamins,A, D, E and K.
- Signs of cirrhosis
- Ascending cholangitis, or infection of the bile duct.
- Infection leads to fever and chills
- Enlarged liver
- Enlarged spleen
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite