What methods are used for the early detection of "silent" liver cirrhosis, and how can recognizing subtle symptoms and diagnostic tests aid in management?

What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is scar tissue of the liver. 

Categories of cirrhosis: 

1. Compensated Cirrhosis – Where the body is compensating, there are no symptoms.

2. Decompensated Cirrhosis – This is where you start experiencing all of the symptoms. 

Symptoms of cirrhosis:  

• Spider Angioma – Red web-like veins 

• Xanthomas – Small yellow cholesterol spots, sometimes around the eyelids

• Jaundice – The whites of the eyes and the skin become yellow

• Thin Skin – You can't make collagen anymore 

• Ascites – A fluid-filled sac around the mid-section

• Gynecomastia – Breast tissue 

• Clubbed fingernails

• Edema in the lower leg 

• Red Palms

• Confusion 

• Bruising 

• Itchy skin 

• Cognitive issues