3. Red palms. Red palms are a manifestation of palmar erythema. This condition affects approximately 25% of people with severe liver disease and is associated with a hormonal imbalance, where excess estrogen causes dilation of the blood vessels in the hands.
Note: Palmar erythema can occur not only in cirrhosis, but also in pregnant women, rheumatoid diseases, pulmonary pathologies and subacute bacterial endocarditis.
4. Abdominal swelling. Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) causes visible swelling of the abdomen. This can be a consequence of severe liver damage, when the body’s water-salt balance is disrupted and fluid accumulates between the organs.
