Liver disease can affect the absorption of food and the production of proteins and vitamins. Therefore, your diet can influence your weight, appetite, and the amounts of vitamins in your body.

Some liver problems can be treated with lifestyle changes, such as stopping alcohol use or losing weight.

Symptoms of liver disease can vary, but often include swelling of the abdomen and legs, easy bruising, changes in the color of stool and urine, and yellowing of the skin and eyes or jaundice.