What are the clinical symptoms of liver cancer? There are 5 clinical symptoms of liver cancer

Pain in the liver area is often caused by the rapid growth of liver tumors, which increases the tension of the liver capsule, or the tumors involving the liver capsule. It is often the first symptom of advanced liver cancer. The pain is mostly located in the right ribs or under the xiphoid process, and is often intermittent or continuous dull pain or stabbing pain at the beginning.

The most common symptom of liver cancer in the early stage is dull pain in the right upper abdomen, but it is not obvious. Generally speaking, there is no typical early symptom. When there are obvious symptoms, they are mostly in the middle and late stages. However, it is often difficult to treat. Therefore, it is very important for patients to regularly check their bodies. The following is a summary of the early symptoms of liver cancer:

1. Pain in the liver area is often caused by the rapid growth of liver tumors, which increases the tension of the liver capsule, or the tumors involve the liver capsule. It is often the first symptom of mid-to-late stage liver cancer. The pain is mostly located in the right ribs or under the xiphoid process. At first, it is mostly intermittent or continuous dull pain or stabbing pain. The pain may be mild or severe or relieve itself within a period of time, or even disappear. The pain is often obvious at first, and sometimes painkillers are needed.

If the tumor is located at the top of the diaphragm of the right lobe of the liver, the pain can often radiate to the right shoulder or right back; if the tumor is located in the left lobe of the liver, distension and pain in the upper abdomen will appear earlier; when the tumor is located in the empty part of the right lobe of the liver, pain is generally rare. If the pain in the liver area suddenly intensifies, accompanied by tenderness or positive muscle guarding signs, it should be considered that the liver has ruptured or the tumor has bled under the liver capsule.

2. Gastrointestinal symptoms often manifest as decreased appetite, upper abdominal fullness after meals, or even nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Gastrointestinal symptoms are often caused by pathological changes in the liver, resulting in increased portal vein system pressure and digestive tract dysfunction; or enlarged tumors compressing or involving the stomach.

3. Weight loss and fatigue often occur in the middle and late stages of liver cancer. This may be caused by tumor metabolites causing changes in the body's biochemical metabolism, coupled with reduced food intake. In severe cases, cachexia may occur.

4. Fever The fever caused by liver cancer is generally around 37.5℃～38℃, occasionally reaching above 39℃, with irregular fever pattern, usually without chills. Fever is more common in the afternoon, and sometimes remittent high fever can be seen. Fever can be caused by tumor necrosis or its metabolites.

5. Other symptoms include hepatitis, cirrhosis, or large infiltrative tumor growth leading to liver decompensation. Patients may have a tendency to bleed, such as gum and nose bleeding and subcutaneous ecchymosis. They may also have hypoproteinemia, edema, ascites, abdominal distension, etc. Tumor metastasis to the lungs may cause coughing. When the tumor invades and blocks the hepatic vein or inferior vena cava, progressive lower limb edema may occur, and even ascites and other manifestations of Budd-Chiari syndrome may occur.

Generally speaking, when the body experiences unrelieved fatigue and exhaustion, it is necessary to promptly compare other early symptoms of liver cancer that one has mastered, such as pain. The best way is to go to a regular professional hospital for examination in a timely manner, as such conditions are largely liver cancer.