What is the cause of primary liver cancer

The occurrence of primary liver cancer is mainly related to genetics, environmental factors and chronic pathological changes in the body. It is a common malignant tumor caused by the combined effects of multiple factors. Understanding its causes will help prevent the occurrence of the disease.

Genetic factors are one of the important causes of primary liver cancer. If there is a liver cancer patient in the family, the risk of disease will increase significantly, which may be related to family genetic mutations. Environmental factors are also key, mainly manifested in long-term exposure to harmful chemicals, drinking polluted water or eating food contaminated with aflatoxin. Hepatitis B and C virus infections, which are common in high-incidence areas, are important external factors that induce liver cancer. If the infection is not treated in time, the virus continues to damage liver cells, which may cause chronic hepatitis and even develop into cirrhosis and liver cancer. Physiological changes in the body, such as fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome or diabetes caused by long-term alcohol abuse, can also affect liver health and lay the foundation for lesions. Long-term damage to the liver caused by trauma or drug abuse is also a potential cause. In addition, the pathology of liver tumors can evolve from asymptomatic mild abnormalities to severe lesions and eventually form malignant tumors as the disease progresses.

Genetic factors are one of the important causes of primary liver cancer. If there is a liver cancer patient in the family, the risk of disease will increase significantly, which may be related to family genetic mutations. Environmental factors are also key, mainly manifested in long-term exposure to harmful chemicals, drinking polluted water or eating food contaminated with aflatoxin. Hepatitis B and C virus infections, which are common in high-incidence areas, are important external factors that induce liver cancer. If the infection is not treated in time, the virus continues to damage liver cells, which may cause chronic hepatitis and even develop into cirrhosis and liver cancer. Physiological changes in the body, such as fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome or diabetes caused by long-term alcohol abuse, can also affect liver health and lay the foundation for lesions. Long-term damage to the liver caused by trauma or drug abuse is also a potential cause. In addition, the pathology of liver tumors can evolve from asymptomatic mild abnormalities to severe lesions and eventually form malignant tumors as the disease progresses.

In order to reduce the risk of primary liver cancer, prevention needs to be done from many aspects. Pay attention to family medical history, and regularly screen liver function when there is a high risk. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid excessive drinking and high-fat and high-sugar diets to reduce the burden on the liver. Vaccination with hepatitis B vaccine and timely treatment of chronic viral hepatitis can effectively block the risk of chronic transformation caused by infection. Food hygiene is very important. Avoid eating moldy food and foods that may contain aflatoxin, such as grains and nuts that have been improperly stored for a long time. At the same time, regular physical examinations are performed. For high-risk groups, liver B-ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein testing can be selected to detect and treat possible lesions early and improve prognosis.