Table 2.
Presence of Symptoms as Reported by Patients with End-Stage Liver Disease
| Variable | Patients n (%) |
|---|---|
| Pain | 89 (94.7) |
| Lack of energy | 87 (92.6) |
| Feeling drowsy | 74 (78.7) |
| Difficulty sleeping | 71 (75.5) |
| Difficulty concentrating | 66 (70.2) |
| Lack of appetite | 63 (67.0) |
| Feeling irritable | 63 (67.0) |
| Itching | 62 (66.0) |
| Dry mouth | 61 (64.9) |
| Worrying | 56 (59.6) |
| Nausea | 55 (58.5) |
| Problems with sexual interest or activity | 55 (58.5) |
| Swelling of arms or legs | 54 (57.5) |
| Feeling bloated | 52 (55.3) |
| Feeling sad | 50 (53.2) |
| Numbness/tingling in hands and feet | 46 (48.9) |
| Shortness of breath | 44 (46.8) |
| Change in the way food tastes | 43 (45.7) |
| Feeling nervous | 43 (45.7) |
| Dizziness | 41 (43.6) |
| Cough | 40 (42.6) |
| Diarrhea | 39 (41.5) |
| Changes in skin | 36 (38.3) |
| I don’t look like myself | 34 (36.2) |
| Constipation | 33 (35.1) |
| Problems with urination | 32 (34.0) |
| Sweats | 32 (34.0) |
| Vomiting | 30 (31.9) |
| Difficulty swallowing | 26 (27.7) |
| Weight loss | 25 (26.6) |
| Hair loss | 13 (13.8) |
| Mouth sores | 12 (12.8) |
Note. Table is sorted in descending relative frequency as indicated by the patient. Percentages and n’s reflect the total number of times across the study period a patient indicated a symptom was present.