When bile backs up into the bloodstream, bile salts accumulate in the skin, triggering intense nerve irritation.
This symptom is especially common in:
– Biliary cirrhosis
– Fatty liver disease
– Hepatitis-related liver damage
4. Easy Bruising on the Legs
If your legs are constantly covered in bruises—even from very light contact—it may point to impaired blood clotting due to liver disease.
Why It Happens
The liver produces clotting factors.
Liver damage reduces these factors.
Vitamin K absorption may also be impaired.
As a result, small injuries cause large, dark bruises, especially on the calves and thighs.
5. Darkened or Discolored Skin on the Legs
Some liver conditions cause patches of dark brown, gray, or bronze skin on the legs.
Possible Causes
Iron overload (hemochromatosis)
Hormonal imbalance
Toxin buildup in the bloodstream
This discoloration often appears gradually and is more noticeable on sun-
Toxin buildup in the bloodstream
This discoloration often appears gradually and is more noticeable on sun-exposed parts of the legs.
6. Muscle Wasting and Thin Weak Legs (Late-Stage Cirrhosis)
One of the most alarming signs of advanced liver failure is severe muscle loss, particularly in the thighs and calves. This can occur even in people whose abdomen appears swollen with fluid (ascites).
Why It Happens
