Early symptoms and warning signs of liver cancer in women

Early symptoms of liver cancer in women generally include fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, and pain in the liver area.

1. Fever

Long-term alcohol abuse, drinking chemically contaminated water, and consuming moldy food are common factors that can lead to liver cancer. Bacteria or viruses entering the body through the mouth may affect human cells, causing an increase in white blood cells and resulting in fever. Medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, or acetaminophen suppositories may be used under medical guidance for treatment.

2. Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Since the liver is a digestive organ, impaired liver function can affect the digestive system, leading to portal hypertension, which causes congestion and swelling in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. It is important to visit a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.

3. Liver Area Pain

In patients with liver cancer, rapidly spreading cancer cells may invade surrounding tissues and cells, causing compression and irritation, leading to blockage and accumulation. This increases the tension on the liver capsule, resulting in a pulling-type pain. If the pain worsens, patients should go to the hospital for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and begin timely treatment.

In addition to the above common symptoms, jaundice may also occur. Patients are advised to maintain healthy dietary habits in daily life to avoid negatively affecting their health.