A number of diseases and conditions can cause liver problems. Many of them can be treated and do not result in the need for a liver transplant. Nonetheless, the signs and symptoms of liver problems include:

• Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
• Very pale yellow/gray or white stools
• Dark tea colored urine
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Decreased appetite
• Growth delay or failure in children
• Belly (abdominal) swelling
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Frequent nose bleeds
• Constant itching
• Changes in sleep patterns or mental status
• Fatigue or lack of energy.

Common Reasons Why People Need a Liver Transplant