Does liver cancer always cause pain?
Nov 29, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, whether liver cancer will cause persistent pain depends on the specific situation. If the liver cancer is in its early stage, there may be no pain; however, in the case of advanced liver cancer, persistent pain may occur. The pain associated with liver cancer is mainly caused by increased tension in the liver capsule due to tumor growth, or by the tumor invading the liver capsule and surrounding tissues.
Generally speaking, whether liver cancer causes persistent pain depends on the specific circumstances. If liver cancer is at an early stage, it may not cause pain; however, if it is at an advanced stage, persistent pain may occur. A detailed analysis is as follows:
In the early stages of liver cancer, due to the strong compensatory capacity of the liver and the small tumor size, it may not cause persistent pain. Patients may only discover liver cancer incidentally during a physical examination or testing for other diseases.
As liver cancer progresses to an advanced stage, the tumor may enlarge and compress surrounding tissues or metastasize, potentially causing persistent pain. This pain might be related to the tumor invading nerves, blood vessels, or bile ducts, or it could be due to complications caused by liver failure. It is recommended to seek timely treatment at a reputable hospital, receiving comprehensive treatment primarily involving surgical removal.
In daily life, one should avoid long-term heavy alcohol consumption, choose fresh food to prevent mold exposure, and maintain good living habits and regular physical examinations to help prevent the occurrence of liver cancer.
