Fatigue that cannot be relieved by rest may be a problem with the liver. Be alert to the symptoms of early liver cancer.

Lao Luo has liver cancer, and it is in the late stage! This news was like a thunderclap, causing a huge wave in Lao Luo's unit. Lao Luo's colleagues could never imagine that Lao Luo, who was usually as strong as an ox, would actually have cancer, and when it was discovered, it was already in the late stage.

Lao Luo himself couldn't figure it out. He just liked to drink a little and was in good health. He just felt a little stomachache recently. How could he suddenly have advanced liver cancer? He took his test results to different hospitals for reexamination, and the final diagnosis was the same: advanced liver cancer.

1. Why is liver cancer already in its late stages? In everyone’s impression, liver cancer is almost always in its late stages once it is discovered. It is almost unheard of that someone has discovered liver cancer in its early stages. This is because the human liver has no pain nerves and is a “silent organ”. Even if cancer is in its early stages, there will be no obvious symptoms. Moreover, the liver itself has a strong compensatory capacity. As long as half of the liver cells can function normally, normal physiological activities can be maintained.

Only when the cancer invades the liver capsule, peritoneum, and other adjacent organs will pain occur, or symptoms such as jaundice and ascites appear, and can it be detected. At this time, the cancer has often developed to a more serious middle or late stage.

2. Early symptoms of liver cancer are easily ignored. In fact, in the early stage of liver cancer, there will be related symptoms, but because the symptoms are mild, they are easily ignored. The earliest symptom is fatigue that cannot be relieved even after adequate rest. Because the liver is responsible for the metabolism of the main nutrients of the human body, when there is a problem, the nutrient metabolism will be problematic, and the body will not get enough nutrition, which will easily cause fatigue.

We also feel tired when we are overworked, but it can be relieved after adequate rest. However, the fatigue caused by liver problems often cannot be relieved even after rest. However, modern life is stressful, and most people are busy every day, and various fatigues are always with them, so the fatigue caused by decreased liver function is very easy to be ignored.

The liver is the largest digestive gland in the human body, which can secrete bile to promote the digestion of fatty foods. When there is a problem with liver function, symptoms of indigestion will also occur, which is manifested as malabsorption of fatty foods, and people will experience symptoms of weight loss and diarrhea. Therefore, if long-term indigestion is accompanied by diarrhea, you should be alert to whether there is a problem with the liver.

The liver is also the body's detoxification organ. When problems occur, the detoxification capacity decreases, which can lead to mental depression, poor intercostal sensation, and sometimes dull pain. If liver function declines significantly, symptoms such as liver palms, spider nevi, and liver disease face may appear.

3. Prevention of risk factors for liver cancer Liver cancer usually has certain risk factors. Paying attention to the control of risk factors can effectively prevent liver cancer. Epidemiological research data show that hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection are the main factors that induce liver cancer. Aflatoxin, drinking water pollution, excessive alcohol intake, exposure to chemical toxins and other factors can also induce liver cancer.

Therefore, for those infected with hepatitis virus, actively taking antiviral treatment is the most fundamental way to prevent liver cancer. In daily life, you should be careful not to drink excessively, not to eat moldy food, not to use "three-no" cosmetics and hair dyes, and if you are exposed to toxic chemicals at work, you should take personal protection.

To prevent liver cancer, you should pay attention to the intake of high protein and high fiber in your diet. High protein refers to lean animal meat and bean foods. Protein is the main raw material for human cells. Ensuring adequate protein intake can promote liver self-repair. Whole grains and vegetables contain fiber, which can clean the intestines, absorb toxins, and reduce toxicity to the liver. In addition, you should ensure adequate rest and avoid staying up late, which can also protect the liver.

People with hepatitis B and C are at high risk of liver cancer and need to pay attention to screening. It is recommended to do screening every 6 months. The most common method is liver and gallbladder color Doppler ultrasound, combined with tumor markers and liver function tests. If a suspicious mass is found under color Doppler ultrasound, further examination with CT or MRI is required.

To sum up, because the liver has no pain nerves, when symptoms appear, it often means that the cancer has reached a more serious stage. Be alert to the early symptoms of liver cancer and pay attention to liver cancer screening, so that cancer can be killed in the early stages; pay attention to the prevention of risk factors that induce liver cancer, so that the occurrence of liver cancer can be avoided. I am pharmacist Huazi, welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.