What are the common complications of advanced liver cancer

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In the late stage of liver cancer, there are many difficulties in treatment and complications. At this time, the patient's situation is generally not good. Uncle is a patient with advanced liver cancer. Now he is very weak in bed and is suffering a lot. Let me tell you some common complications in the late stage of liver cancer.

What are the common complications of advanced liver cancer

First: when liver cancer is advanced, bloody pleural and ascites may appear. Liver cancer can cause complications of bloody pleural effusion and ascites, which is mainly caused by blood flow or lymphatic metastasis in patients with liver cancer.

Second: advanced liver cancer can cause rupture and bleeding of liver cancer nodules. When the patient's liver cancer tissue is necrotic, it will rupture spontaneously or under the action of external force. In severe cases, it can cause hemorrhagic shock or death.

Third: gastrointestinal bleeding is also very likely. Portal hypertension can cause esophageal or gastric varices in patients with liver cancer, leading to rupture and bleeding. It may also induce gastrointestinal mucosal erosion and bleeding or coagulation dysfunction and bleeding.

matters needing attention

Liver cancer patients with late complications try to avoid eating too much food, must ensure that the diet is diversified, to eat a little light, some nutrition, but also need to eat more meals, avoid eating too much at one time, otherwise it will be easy to cause indigestion, and usually can be more appropriate to fruits and vegetables, greasy things do not eat.