What are the symptoms of advanced bile duct cancer

Many people delay treatment because they do not know the symptoms of bile duct cancer. They miss the opportunity for treatment, their condition worsens, and some even lose their lives. Therefore, it is very necessary to understand the symptoms of the disease. Today we will learn about the symptoms of advanced bile duct cancer.

There is persistent dull pain in the upper abdomen. When patients seek medical treatment, they often have persistent abdominal pain, mostly in the upper abdomen, which is dull pain. About half of the patients have bloating and pain in the upper abdomen and fever, but the degree is generally mild.

Patients have a tendency to bleed, vomit blood or black stools: bile duct bleeding may occur when the late-stage tumor ruptures; when the rupture occurs in the digestive tract, the patient may present with black stools, a positive fecal occult blood test, and anemia. The disease is usually in the late stage when they seek medical treatment, and they may experience abdominal pain, weight loss, and abdominal masses. Jaundice is less common.

Liver enlargement, cirrhosis and pyloric obstruction symptoms. When the gallbladder duct is blocked or the cancer metastasizes to the liver or adjacent organs, a hard mass may be felt in the patient's upper abdomen. If the cancer invades the duodenum, the patient may experience pyloric obstruction symptoms.

In the late stage of bile duct cancer, when the tumor ruptures, bile duct bleeding may occur, black stools, positive fecal occult blood test, and even anemia may occur; liver metastasis may cause liver enlargement, cirrhosis and other symptoms. Jaundice may occur and be accompanied by skin itching; about half of the patients have symptoms such as right upper abdominal pain, distension or discomfort, weight loss, and loss of appetite.

Notes on bile duct cancer:

Leading a regular life, paying attention to the combination of work and rest, regularly participating in physical activities, eating breakfast on time, avoiding weight gain, and reducing the number of pregnancies are also very important preventive measures.

Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, do not eat or eat less oily and high-fat foods. When jaundice occurs, avoid greasy foods. Ensure sufficient fiber intake every day. Abstain from alcohol and smoking. Depending on the physical activity, adjust the total calories to balance it. At the same time, consciously choose some foods that have auxiliary anti-cancer effects.