What are the common symptoms of liver cancer?

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Primary liver cancer (PHC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in China. Liver cancer is prevalent in the southeast coastal areas of China, most of which occur in the age group of 40-50 years old, mostly in men. Its mortality is very high, and it is the second most malignant tumor in China. Most of them are accompanied with liver cirrhosis, and most of them are hepatocyte type in China. Early when there is no characteristic performance, late will appear local and systemic symptoms. Must go to the hospital treatment, must not delay the illness.

What are the common symptoms of liver cancer?

Liver pain is the most common and main symptom, which is the first symptom of more than half of the patients. Most of them are intermittent or persistent dull pain or tingling, as well as gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms, often manifested as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, etc., which are easy to be ignored, There may also be unexplained low fever or irregular fever for a long time, which is ineffective with antibiotics.

In the early stage, the patient was thin and weak, but in the late stage, the weight decreased linearly, accompanied by anemia, bleeding tendency, edema and other cachexia. Hepatomegaly is the main clinical sign of advanced liver cancer. Advanced patients will have jaundice and ascites, as well as other symptoms, such as hypoglycemia, polycythemia, hypercholesterolemia and hypercalcemia.

In addition, patients may also have hepatic encephalopathy, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer rupture bleeding and secondary infection and other complications. At present, hepatectomy is the most effective method for the treatment of liver cancer. The most common and main symptom of patients is pain in the liver region. The most commonly used method for the examination of primary liver cancer is the determination of alpha fetoprotein in the hospital.

matters needing attention

I suggest that if the blood pressure of patients after operation is stable, they should take the semi reclining position, in order to prevent postoperative liver cross-section bleeding. Generally, patients are not encouraged to get out of bed early. They should arrange a comfortable environment, have a small amount of meals, pay attention to the prevention and treatment of hepatitis, do not eat moldy food, and have regular examination. In order to achieve early detection, timely diagnosis and treatment.