What are the main characteristics of primary liver cancer? What are the corresponding symptoms of primary liver cancer?

Primary liver cancer has many symptoms, but these symptoms can often be confused with other diseases. Therefore, in daily life, everyone should learn more about the symptom types and main characteristics of primary liver cancer, so that when similar diseases are discovered, they can be prevented and treated in time.

Primary liver cancer has a very negative impact on the human body. We all know that the liver plays a very important role in our metabolism. Once the precursors of cancer appear in the liver, it will not only affect the function of our liver, but also seriously affect our metabolic function. The toxic substances remaining in the body cannot be excreted through metabolism. It may also have a tendency to transfer cancer to other parts of the body. Therefore, everyone needs to discover the harm of liver cancer to us and understand its corresponding symptoms, so that we can better protect our bodies from the impact of primary liver cancer.

1. Pain in the liver area

First of all, patients with primary liver cancer will experience pain in the liver area as the first symptom, which is usually dull pain or distending pain. This is often caused by the rapid growth of the tumor, which increases the tension of the liver capsule. If the tumor accumulates to the diaphragm, the pain may involve the right shoulder and back. In severe cases, necrosis and rupture may occur, which may cause acute abdominal symptoms such as intraperitoneal bleeding.

2. Systemic and digestive tract symptoms

The main symptoms are fatigue, abdominal distension, etc., which may be accompanied by fever, diarrhea, etc. In the late stage, anemia, lower limb edema, cachexia, etc. may occur.

3. Hepatomegaly

Patients with primary liver cancer may have progressive liver enlargement with irregular edges and uneven surface with nodules of different sizes.

4. Symptoms of liver cancer metastasis

Liver cancer may have a tendency to metastasize, such as metastases to the lungs, bones, brain, etc., thus causing harm to other parts of the body. A small number of patients may have symptoms such as polycythemia and hypercholesterolemia. The main symptoms include hepatic coma, tumor rupture and bleeding, and secondary infection. If there are similar symptoms, timely treatment should be given.