Liver cancer is a common malignancy with high morbidity and mortality. Because the liver does not have nociceptive nerves, the onset of liver disease is insidious and often has no obvious symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Once clinical symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain and jaundice appear, it is generally at an advanced stage. Therefore, early detection and ** are very important.
Liver cancer prefers the following four groups of people:
1.Patients with chronic hepatitis: People with hepatitis B or C have about 10 times higher rates of developing liver cancer. This is because the hepatitis virus directly damages liver cells, leading to hepatocyte necrosis and inflammation, which increases the risk of liver cancer.
2.Patients with cirrhosis: Cirrhosis is a pathological condition of the liver after long-term damage, which can lead to fibrosis and structural disorders of liver tissue. People with cirrhosis are already severely impaired in liver function and are therefore more susceptible to liver cancer.
3.Alcoholics: Long-term heavy alcohol consumption can cause serious damage to the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
4.Genetic factors: If there is a family history of liver cancer, then the risk of liver cancer is correspondingly increased for the individual.
To prevent liver cancer, we should take the following measures:
1.Hepatitis B vaccination: The hepatitis B vaccine is effective in preventing the development of hepatitis B, thereby reducing the risk of liver cancer.
2.Control the amount of alcohol you drink: Drinking alcohol in moderation is good for your health, but drinking too much can cause serious damage to your liver. Therefore, we should control the amount of alcohol we drink and avoid binge drinking.
3.Regular physical examination: Regular liver function tests and ultrasound examinations can detect liver diseases early, so that they can be carried out in time**.
4.Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help boost the body's immunity and reduce the risk of disease. For example, maintain a good diet Xi habits, exercise properly, quit smoking and limit alcohol, etc.