Late-stage cirrhosis, medically referred to as decompensated cirrhosis, can lead to portal hypertension. Portal hypertension may cause esophagogastric varices, and eating hard or sharp-edged food might lead to rupturing of these varices, resulting in major upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Decompensated cirrhosis can also result in ascites, palmar erythema, spider angiomas, and symptoms such as general weakness, emaciation, dull or darkened complexion. Common causes of cirrhosis include viral hepatitis, including chronic hepatitis B and C, as well as fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, and autoimmune liver diseases.