What are the early symptoms of liver cancer?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Introduction
The early symptoms of liver cancer mainly include fullness in the right upper abdomen, pain in the right upper abdomen, jaundice, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, etc. If 60% of liver cancer patients can be detected, diagnosed, and treated early, most early-stage patients can be cured through radical resection surgery. Patients with intermediate or advanced liver cancer require chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted drug therapy, etc.
I haven't been feeling well lately, sometimes experiencing general weakness, headaches, and dizziness. After a hospital examination, I was diagnosed with liver cancer. What are the early symptoms of liver cancer?
What Are the Early Symptoms of Liver Cancer?
The early symptoms of liver cancer mainly include fullness or discomfort in the upper right abdomen, pain in the upper right abdomen, jaundice, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and so on. If about 60% of liver cancer cases can be detected early, diagnosed early, and treated early, most early-stage patients can be cured through radical surgical resection. For intermediate and advanced stage liver cancer patients, treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted drug therapies are required. At the same time, it's important to control the disease progression and prevent recurrence. With active treatment, the five-year survival rate for patients with intermediate-stage liver cancer is quite high.
Methods to prevent liver cancer include: First, patients with chronic hepatitis should receive standardized antiviral treatment. Second, avoid eating moldy food and reduce exposure to aflatoxins. Third, avoid drinking water contaminated with microcystin toxins. Fourth, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, maintain good health, and prevent the development of diabetes. If you already have diabetes, pay attention to managing your chronic condition and undergo regular health check-ups.
Once liver cancer develops, it may compress and destroy surrounding organs. Depending on which organs are affected, different symptoms may appear, such as rupture or bleeding. For example, when the stomach is compressed, complications like gastric perforation, loss of appetite, and a feeling of fullness may occur. We hope this information helps you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
