From swelling and bruising to itching, thin muscles, and slow-healing wounds, changes in the legs can quietly signal serious liver dysfunction. Understanding these signs can help with earlier diagnosis—and potentially save lives.
1. Leg Swelling (Peripheral Edema) – The Most Common Sign
One of the earliest and most noticeable signs of advanced liver disease is swelling in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. This condition, known as peripheral edema, occurs when excess fluid leaks out of blood vessels and becomes trapped in surrounding tissues.
Why It Happens
– A damaged liver produces less albumin, a protein that keeps fluid inside blood vessels.
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