Don’t ignore these signs. If you experience persistent swelling, spider veins, itching, or skin discoloration — especially when combined with fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, heaviness under the right rib cage, or changes in urine or stool color — see a gastroenterologist or hepatologist as soon as possible.
Prepare for Your Appointment
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Note when symptoms began, what makes them worse or better, and whether other symptoms are present.
