RecentlyMeA special patient was treated.
Male, 50 years old.
In the last month or two, I always feel tired and weak, and my urine is persistently yellow.
At first, he thought that he was tired from work and drank less water, so he didn't pay much attention to it.
As time goes on, the fatigue gets worse and worse, and even if you drink more water, your urine will still be yellow.
His wife told him that he was sick and had to go to the hospital for investigation.
He was a little worried, but he came to the clinic anyway.
The first time I saw him, my face was very dark, and the first look at his sclera really startled me:
Scleral jaundice is obvious! At the same time, he told me that his urine has been very yellow recently.
So I suggested that he be hospitalized for a check-up, and if he found the problem, he could be reimbursed in time.
The next day the results came in:
CT of the upper abdomen showed liver cancer. At the same time, aminotransferases and bilirubin are significantly elevated.
In fact, once such patients have typical symptoms, many of them appear in the middle and late stages.
I am often asked by friends:
Are there any hidden symptoms of early-stage liver cancer that can be detected?
Early stage liver cancer has atypical clinical symptoms and can therefore be easily overlooked or mistaken for a common health problem.
Typical symptoms often occur in the middle and late stages and complications occur.
According to the data and relevant experience summary, in fact, there are still some hidden symptoms of early liver cancer.
In particular, some insidious symptoms before bedtime may indicate early liver cancer.
First, tiredness
Tiredness due to liver cancer may affect the normal metabolic function of the liver, resulting in abnormal energy metabolism in the body, and patients may feel particularly tired or weak before going to bed, which is difficult to relieve even if they have enough rest.
2.Sleep disturbances
Liver cancer may cause a decrease in sleep quality, manifested by difficulty falling asleep, light sleep, or dreaminess, causing patients to feel less energetic the next day.
3.Mood swings
Liver cancer may affect the patient's endocrine system, leading to mood instability, such as anxiety, depression, or irritability, which may be especially noticeable before bedtime.
4.Discomfort in the upper abdomen
Liver cancer may cause an enlarged liver, which can put pressure on surrounding organs, and patients may experience discomfort or dull pain in their upper abdomen before bedtime.
5.Indigestion
Liver cancer may affect the digestive function of the liver, causing patients to experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, bloating, nausea, or vomiting before bedtime.
6.Weight changes
Liver cancer may affect the patient's metabolism and appetite, causing weight loss or gain for no reason.
It is important to emphasize that the above symptoms are not specific to liver cancer, and they may also be caused by other diseases.
Therefore, if you have these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean that you have liver cancer.
However, if these symptoms occur, they should be taken seriously and examined in a timely manner, especially for people at risk of liver cancer, such as patients with chronic hepatitis B or cirrhosis.
The high-risk groups for liver cancer mainly include the following categories:
1.Patients with chronic liver disease; Including patients with chronic hepatitis caused by viral infections such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as patients with liver cirrhosis. These people are chronically exposed to inflammation and damage and are prone to cancer.
2.Heavy drinkers: Long-term heavy alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage and increase the risk of liver cancer. Alcoholic liver disease is an important risk factor for liver cancer.
3.Obese people: Obesity can lead to fatty liver and metabolic syndrome, increasing the probability of liver cancer. Fatty liver is a common liver disease that may lead to liver cancer in the long term.
4.People with a family history: If there is a family history of liver cancer, the risk of developing the disease is also increased. Genetic factors may play a role in the development of liver cancer.
5.People who are exposed to carcinogens for a long time: Exposure to carcinogens such as aflatoxins, chloroform, and polychlorinated biphenyls increases the risk of liver cancer.
It is important to note that people who are at high risk of liver cancer do not necessarily develop liver cancer, but they are at a higher risk of developing the disease than others.
However, high-risk groups need to pay more attention to liver health, undergo regular physical examinations and screenings, and deal with early signs of disease if they are found.
Early diagnosis of liver cancer is essential for outcomes and quality of life.
Early detection and early detection are the greatest protection for oneself and one's family. Enjoy the New Year