Symptoms of Liver Damage

14. Spiderlike blood vessels

Spider-like blood vessels called spider angiomas may appear in people with liver dysfunction. These vessels may have a red dot in the center with reddish extensions that extend from the center. These angiomas disappear when pressure is applied but return when pressure is released. When someone with cirrhosis has spider angiomas, it can be indicative of extensive hepatic fibrosis. About 33 percent of people with cirrhosis get spider angiomas. Their exact cause is unknown, but they form due to a failure of the muscle surrounding the veins.