The three most feared signs of advanced liver cancer, don't ignore them!

"I don't feel any pain or bloating, and I can eat and sleep. Why should I spend that much money on regular checkups?" Mr. Yang kept saying this until the day before he was diagnosed with liver cancer. The liver is a typical "dumb organ". Even if 70% of liver cells have been damaged, many people still fail to detect any symptoms. Mr. Yang thus "dragged" himself into advanced liver cancer.

The signs of advanced liver cancer often come suddenly and are severe, and many patients have already missed the best time for treatment by the time they are diagnosed. Today, we will talk about the three most feared signs of advanced liver cancer, and hope that everyone can pay attention to them and seek medical treatment in time.

One of the most feared signs of advanced liver cancer is persistent abdominal pain and bloating. The liver itself has no pain nerves, so early liver cancer is difficult to detect through pain. When liver cancer develops to the late stage, the tumor grows and compresses the surrounding tissues, and the liver capsule is stretched. At this time, the patient will feel obvious abdominal pain and bloating. This pain is often persistent and cannot be relieved by ordinary painkillers. Mr. Yang began to feel abdominal discomfort a few months before the diagnosis, but he thought it was just an ordinary stomach disease. It was not until the pain became worse that he had to go to the hospital for examination.

Jaundice is another important sign of advanced liver cancer. Jaundice is caused by impaired liver function, which cannot metabolize bilirubin normally, resulting in the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood, which causes yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Jaundice is not just a change on the surface of the skin, it may also be accompanied by severe itching and fatigue. One month before Mr. Yang was diagnosed, his family noticed that the whites of his eyes had turned yellow, but he thought it was caused by working too hard, but he didn't expect it to be a sign of advanced liver cancer.

Rapid weight loss and loss of appetite are also common signs of advanced liver cancer. The liver is an important metabolic organ in the human body. When liver function is impaired, the body's metabolism and digestive functions will be affected. Patients with advanced liver cancer often experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, which lead to rapid weight loss. Mr. Yang lost more than ten pounds in the two months before being diagnosed, but he thought it was due to work pressure. Unexpectedly, it was liver cancer that was at work.

The signs of advanced liver cancer are often multifaceted. In addition to the three most common signs mentioned above, there may also be symptoms such as fatigue, ascites, and lower limb edema. For people at high risk of liver cancer, such as those with a history of hepatitis B or C, long-term alcoholism, and fatty liver disease, regular physical examinations are required, especially liver function and liver imaging tests.

The development of liver cancer is a long process, and early detection and treatment are crucial to improving survival rates. Mr. Yang's story tells us that we should never ignore any abnormal signals from the body, and timely medical examination is the best way to protect our health. I hope everyone can pay attention to liver health and stay away from the threat of liver cancer.