A brief discussion on the late stage symptoms of gallbladder cancer

According to the survey, the incidence and mortality of gallbladder cancer ranks first among malignant tumors of the gallbladder. Others include giant cell adenocarcinoma, primary malignant melanoma, carcinoid, sarcoma, etc. The latter are rare and were considered to be relatively rare malignant tumors in the past. Regardless of the treatment method used, gallbladder cancer still progresses rapidly and eventually leads to death. The number of female patients is 2 to 4 times higher than that of male patients. It is generally more common in people aged 50 to 70. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment methods are of great significance to the prognosis of this disease.

1. Symptoms of advanced gallbladder cancer

1. Pain in the right upper abdomen

Most cases are persistent pain in the right upper abdomen, which may be aggravated paroxysmically and radiate to the right shoulder and waist and back. This symptom accounts for 84%. Since gallbladder cancer often coexists with gallbladder stones and inflammation, the pain is similar to that of calculous cholecystitis, starting with discomfort in the right upper abdomen, followed by persistent dull pain or dull pain, sometimes accompanied by paroxysmal severe pain and radiating to the right shoulder.

2. Digestive tract symptoms

The vast majority (90%) experience indigestion, aversion to greasy food, belching, and decreased appetite, which is due to the gallbladder's inability to digest fat. Nausea and vomiting are also quite common, and there is often a loss of appetite.

3. Jaundice

Due to the spread of cancer, about 1/3 to 1/2 of patients develop jaundice. Jaundice is the first symptom in a few patients, and most jaundice occurs after pain. Jaundice is persistent and progressively worsens. A few patients show intermittent jaundice. Jaundice often appears in the late stage of the disease, accounting for 36.5%, mostly due to cancer tissue invading the bile duct and causing malignant obstruction. It is also accompanied by weight loss, fatigue, and even cachexia, yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes, and difficult-to-treat skin itching.

4. Chills and fever

It often occurs in the late stage of cancer. 25.9% of patients develop fever, and the high fever may persist.

5. Lump in the right upper abdomen

When the disease develops to the late stage, a mass appears in the right upper abdomen or upper abdomen, accounting for 54.5%. One is that the tumor grows rapidly, blocking the bile duct and causing the gallbladder to swell; the other is that it invades the duodenum and causes obstruction symptoms; in addition, if it invades the liver, stomach, pancreas, etc., masses may also appear in the corresponding parts.

The above are the advanced symptoms of gallbladder cancer. Expert Tips: If you have symptoms of disease, do not delay diagnosis and go to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease and causing serious consequences. If you have other questions, please consult our online experts or call for consultation. I wish you health and happiness!

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