Is there a connection between lower limb edema and liver cancer? What are the symptoms of liver cancer?

Liver cancer has one of the highest incidence rates among cancers in my country and is extremely harmful. Therefore, in order to reduce the harm caused by liver cancer to patients, the following will give a detailed introduction to the early symptoms and diagnosis methods of liver cancer. Friends who have questions can take some time to learn about it.

Once these 6 symptoms appear, beware of liver cancer

1. Dull or severe pain in the liver and gallbladder areas

Early symptoms of liver cancer include pain in the liver area. The symptoms of pain in the liver area are different from those of abdominal pain. There will be stabbing and dull pain, and it will be persistent. When the tumor grows larger, it will compress other parts of the liver and cause pain. Especially if there is bleeding in the liver, the symptoms of pain in the liver area will be more obvious. This is especially true for patients with a history of cirrhosis. After their condition improves, they should be more alert to whether the pain indicates that the disease has relapsed or developed into liver cancer.

2. Fever

Fever is also one of the epileptic symptoms of liver cancer and is a type of cancerous fever.

3. Weight loss and fatigue

Because of liver cancer, the patient's digestive function, absorption function, metabolic function, etc. will also be affected, resulting in weakness and decreased appetite. Over time, the patient will naturally lose weight.

4. Lower limb edema

Lower limb edema is also a common symptom in liver cancer patients. It may manifest as varying degrees of edema depending on the patient's individual condition. Generally, mild cases occur mostly in the ankles, while severe cases may involve the entire lower limbs and even cause exudation.

When the above symptoms occur, you need to be highly alert to liver cancer. You can choose to undergo ultrasound examination, CT examination, pathological examination, etc. The doctor will choose the specific examination items according to the patient's condition. When diagnosed with liver cancer, timely treatment is required.

Since many patients do not have obvious symptoms in the early stages, the best way to treat liver cancer is prevention. So, how can we effectively prevent liver cancer in our daily lives? Let’s read on!

1. Drink less strong alcohol, which is one of the most effective ways to prevent liver cancer;

2. Quit smoking, because smoking is the main cause of many cancers;

3. Get a hepatitis B vaccine. Hepatitis can easily develop into liver tumors, and my country is a country with a high incidence of hepatitis B. Currently, there is no particularly effective way to prevent hepatitis B. Therefore, the most direct and effective way to prevent hepatitis B is to get a vaccine. It is recommended that adults and children should get a vaccine. In addition, pay attention to hygiene.

4. The best way to prevent liver cancer is to have regular physical examinations, especially for people at high risk of liver cancer, such as those with a family history, people with liver diseases such as hepatitis B, and people who are long-term alcoholics. These people must not be lazy and it is best to have relevant screening once a year.