Symptom prevalence and quality of life of patients with end-stage liver disease

What is it about?

1. The symptom prevalence of patients with end-stage liver disease resembled that of patients with other advanced conditions. 2. The most frequently reported symptoms were pain, breathlessness, muscle cramps, sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, and erectile dysfunction. 3. Decompensation led to significant worsening of health-related quality of life.

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Why is it important?

End-stage liver disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet little is known about its symptomatology and impact on health-related quality of life.

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