Does liver failure cause skin rashes?

Answer 1

It's one of many possible symptoms:

• fatigue
• abdominal pain
• intestinal bleeding
• itching (rash)
• jaundice
• nausea and vomiting
• broken blood vessels under skin
• easy bruising
• swollen abdomen and legs
• weakness
• weight loss or gain

The most common cause of liver disease is hepatitis and cirrhosis.

• Hep A: most common, spread by contaminated water.
• Hep B: spread by infected blood, semen or vaginal secretions.
• Hep C: spread by direct blood to blood contact.
• Hep D: spread by infected blood or needles, only contracted if person already has hep B.
• Cirrhosis: caused by heavy drinking, inherited disorders, obesity, hep B and infections.

There are very few initial warning signs of cirrhosis or hepatitis. There are initial flu-like symptoms and then a quick onset of the other symptoms. If you are at risk of liver disease and experiencing symptoms go to the ER and get tested.