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Which signs indicate progressing hepatic failure?
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Lab tests: You generally start to see changes in the lab tests first. Other signs can include difficulty with fluid balance (ascites, edema), decreasing platelets, elevation of bilirubin (jaundice), confusion (encephalopathy), muscle loss/wasting.
Answered 1/10/2016
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