What are the early symptoms of liver cancer in men? How can men prevent liver cancer?

The main group of liver cancer patients are men. The higher risk of men suffering from this disease is probably due to alcohol. As the saying goes, "drinking alcohol hurts the liver." Alcohol can promote the occurrence of liver cancer. So what are the early symptoms of liver cancer in men? How should men prevent the onset of liver cancer?

1. A history of hepatitis and cirrhosis, with stable condition for many years, without chills or fever, but sudden onset of dull or severe pain in the liver and gallbladder areas, which are early symptoms of male liver cancer.

2. Early symptoms of liver cancer in men include dry mouth, irritability, insomnia, bleeding gums and noses, accompanied by upper abdominal distension and discomfort in the liver area.

3. Pain in joints all over the body, especially in the waist and back, accompanied by anorexia, irritability, discomfort in the liver area, and poor response to anti-rheumatic treatment. These are also early symptoms of liver cancer in men.

4. Some early symptoms of liver cancer in men are repeated diarrhea accompanied by indigestion and abdominal distension. The treatment for gastroenteritis is not effective or cannot be cured. There is also dull pain in the liver area and gradual weight loss.

5. The early symptoms of liver cancer in men over 30 years old are that a lump can be felt in the right upper abdomen and upper abdomen. The lump is hard in texture, has an uneven surface, and shows an obvious tendency to increase with continuous observation, but the patient has no obvious discomfort.

6. Diarrhea is also a common digestive tract symptom of liver cancer. It has been reported both at home and abroad. The incidence is high and it is easy to be mistaken for chronic enteritis. Portal hypertension and intestinal dysfunction caused by portal vein or hepatic vein cancer thrombus can cause abdominal distension and increased bowel movements. Abdominal distension can also be caused by ascites.

How should male friends prevent liver cancer?

A basic concept

People who are prone to liver cancer mainly include patients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Regardless of whether they have cirrhosis or not, they should be followed up regularly, especially men over 40 years old. People with viral hepatitis and cirrhosis, or with a family history of liver cancer, regardless of their age, are at greater risk of developing liver cancer and should be more vigilant. In addition, patients with cirrhosis caused by reasons other than hepatitis B and hepatitis C are also prone to liver cancer, but the risk is much lower than that of viral hepatitis.

Two central concepts

People who are prone to liver cancer should firmly establish two concepts: active prevention and early diagnosis. The purpose of active prevention is to prevent liver cancer from coming, while early diagnosis is to kill liver cancer in its infancy.

Three-level census management

The most important measure for early diagnosis is a scientific and effective census. People who are prone to liver cancer can be divided into three categories according to the degree of risk of liver cancer. The first category is the high-risk group, mainly including: middle-aged patients with cirrhosis after chronic viral hepatitis (hepatitis B or hepatitis C); patients with chronic viral hepatitis without cirrhosis but with a family history of liver cancer. The second category is the moderate-risk group, mainly including: patients with chronic viral hepatitis without obvious cirrhosis and no family history of liver cancer. The third category is the low-risk group, mainly including: patients with cirrhosis caused by non-viral reasons.

People at high risk of liver cancer should undergo relevant examinations (liver function, alpha-fetoprotein and ultrasound) at least once every three months, people at moderate risk should undergo relevant examinations at least once every six months, and people at low risk should undergo relevant examinations at least once a year. All groups should undergo enhanced CT examinations at least once a year (16-row spiral CT is recommended).

When a suspicious case is detected, further examination with CT, MRI or angiography should be performed, and follow-up should be performed until liver cancer is completely ruled out or confirmed.

Four types of treatment measures

Treatment measures for liver cancer can be divided into four categories: surgical treatment, including hepatic lobectomy and liver transplantation; interventional embolization therapy; local treatment, including anhydrous alcohol injection, radiofrequency ablation, etc.; drug treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, gene therapy, etc.

Five-year survival goal

The low five-year survival rate is the main clinical feature of liver cancer and the main reason why the disease is called the "king of cancers." Surviving for five years was once a luxury dream for most liver cancer patients.

But this dream is actually not difficult to achieve. It is very simple. As long as people who are prone to liver cancer have a clear self-positioning and can "tirelessly" undergo regular check-ups, early diagnosis of liver cancer will no longer be difficult. Combined with prevention and control measures for recurrence, the goal of "living easily for five years" for liver cancer patients will not be difficult to achieve.

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