Causes of liver area pain in the early stage of cirrhosis

Written by Si Li Li

Gastroenterology

Updated on June 09, 2025

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The liver itself does not have pain nerves, so it cannot feel pain. However, the surface of the liver is covered by a very thin capsule, which protects the liver and separates it from other organs. The capsule of the liver is rich in sensory nerves, and any stimulation can cause pain. Cirrhosis is mainly due to the necrosis and regeneration of the liver, thus altering its shape. The capsule of the liver is stretched, which can lead to pain in the liver area. Similarly, during hepatitis, the liver may swell, stretching the liver capsule, and thus causing feelings of distension and pain.

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Is the surface of the liver smooth in the early stages of cirrhosis?

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Early symptoms of cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis is generally divided into compensated and decompensated stages: The compensated stage is actually an early stage of liver cirrhosis. During this stage, most patients do not show symptoms, or they may experience some mild symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, etc. Decompensated stage: Early stages often present with fatigue and weakness, and later stages can include weight loss, loss of appetite, aversion to oily foods, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, fever, etc.; The liver is the only site of albumin synthesis, and during cirrhosis, reduced serum albumin can cause edema and ascites; the liver synthesizes most clotting factors, and cirrhosis can lead to coagulation disorders, clinically manifesting as gum bleeding, skin bruising, and nosebleeds; During cirrhosis, there can also be metabolic disorders of bilirubin and bile acids, leading to jaundice; Cirrhosis can also cause hormonal metabolic abnormalities, especially in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis, who may exhibit many characteristics of male dysfunction, including impotence, erectile dysfunction, testicular atrophy, loss of body hair and muscle mass, feminization, etc. Female patients may experience cessation or reduction of menstruation, excessive menstruation, infertility, etc.; Both male and female patients can develop osteoporosis, leading to spontaneous fractures.