The symptoms of cirrhosis of the liver vary with the stage of the illness. In the beginning stages, there may not be any symptoms. As the disease worsens, symptoms may include: 1  Loss of appetite. 2  Lack of energy (fatigue), which may be debilitating.3  Weight loss or sudden weight gain.4  Bruises. 5  Yellowing of skin or the whites of eyes (jaundice). 6  Itchy skin.n the beginning stages, there may not be any symptoms. As the disease worsens, symptoms may include: 1  Loss of appetite. 2  Lack of energy (fatigue), which may be debilitating. 3  Weight loss or sudden weight gain. 4  Bruises.