If you have the risk factors for liver damage and notice that your urine has become dark in color, it may be a symptom of the damage; however, dark urine, may be a sign of dehydration, infections, or other, less serious conditions. If you have chronically dark urine that has a particularly strong odor, call your doctor to discuss your risk factors and related symptoms of liver damage.
Skin Damage
Skin won’t just begin to look yellow with liver damage. It will also often develop into an irritated, reddish flaky rash in the later stages of liver illness, characterized by thick, flaky patches of skin that are so itchy they lead the patient to scratch at the skin regularly. The skin on the hands and feet can also become red, wrinkled and irritated, and dark spots or patches may develop on the skin. These are commonly called liver spots. These spots are another telltale sign that your liver has become damaged, and that you should make an appointment with your doctor.
Loss of Appetite
Left untreated, liver damage will result in more serious, life-threatening complications. One of these symptoms is a loss of appetite as the liver is unable to efficiently help break down food, which will result in quick, dramatic weight loss. This symptom is typically a marker of late stage liver disease, where the liver has become so damaged that it will not be able to regenerate itself, and a transplant may be the only viable solution. If you or a loved one begin experiencing trouble keeping food down or have developed a lack of interest in food, get medical attention immediately.