20+ Symptoms of Liver Damage You Should Not Ignore

7. Bruising or Bleeding

The liver is responsible for creating proteins that help with blood clotting. A damaged liver has difficulty with this process, which leads to increased bruising or bleeding. A further complication can occur when new blood vessels are created to bypass the damaged organ. These vessels, often formed in the esophagus and stomach, begin to swell, leading to severe bleeding because these vessels are prone to rupture, especially if blood clotting factors are compromised. Vomiting blood and black stool are signs of bleeding in the esophagus or stomach and require immediate treatment.