Is liver pain in liver cancer a sign of worsening condition?
Apr 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Introduction
Liver pain in liver cancer indicates disease progression. In the early stages, liver cancer typically does not cause symptoms. As the disease advances into intermediate or late stages, patients may experience loss of appetite, weight loss, skin itching, yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice), nausea, vomiting, and pain in the upper right abdomen. Some patients may develop pain radiating to the ribs, resulting in discomfort in the liver area.
Liver cancer-related pain in the liver area usually indicates disease progression. It is important to seek medical attention promptly and receive active treatment under a doctor's guidance to control the condition. The details are as follows:
In the early stages, liver cancer typically does not cause any symptoms. As the disease progresses into intermediate or advanced stages, patients may develop noticeable symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, skin itching, yellowing of the skin and sclera (jaundice), nausea, vomiting, and pain in the upper right abdomen. The pain is often described as a persistent dull ache, stabbing pain, or distending discomfort. In some patients, the pain may radiate to the ribs, causing liver region pain.
Once liver area pain occurs in patients with liver cancer, timely medical evaluation is necessary to assess the extent of the cancer and, under medical supervision, establish an appropriate treatment plan to slow further disease progression.
