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How These Unusual Symptoms Led to a Liver Cancer Diagnosis

How These Unusual Symptoms Led to a Liver Cancer Diagnosis

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Learn about the silent onset of liver cancer and the need to recognize atypical signs for early detection. Don't ignore unusual stomach symptoms and weight loss.

Highlights:
  • A case study highlights the importance of recognizing atypical signs for early liver cancer detection
  • Unexplained stomach symptoms and weight loss may be indicative of liver cancer
  • Common symptoms of liver cancer include changes in urine and stool color, appetite loss, fatigue, and stomach discomfort
A case study of a 52-year-old lady published in the journal The Eurasian Journal of Medicine emphasizes the need of paying attention to any atypical malignant signs so that treatment can be administered before it is too late. In this case, the woman was brought to the hospital in May 2005 after experiencing a spate of unpleasant symptoms. Later, she was diagnosed with liver cancer (1 Trusted Source
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The Silent Killer: Liver Cancer and Its Symptomless Onset

The liver is a football-sized organ located in the upper right quadrant of the stomach. Liver cancer may not always present symptoms or the warning signals may be too imprecise to be identified as cancerous. Unfortunately, the 52-year-old died as a result of this malignancy.

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Are Unexplained Stomach Symptoms and Weight Loss Signs of Liver Cancer?

The patient reported several stomach-related issues, including abdominal discomfort, bloating, and nausea. Her symptoms culminated in a 12-kilogram weight loss in 45 days. Itching and jaundice were both warning flags on her skin. It was discovered that drinking was not the culprit. "The patient denied previous use of alcohol or tobacco, and had no history of drug use or blood transfusion," according to the case report.

The patient reported several stomach-related issues, including abdominal discomfort, bloating, and nausea. Her symptoms culminated in a 12-kilogram weight loss in 45 days. Itching and jaundice were both warning flags on her skin. It was discovered that drinking was not the culprit. "The patient denied previous use of alcohol or tobacco, and had no history of drug use or blood transfusion," according to the case report.

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Common Symptoms of Liver Cancer

Aside from the woman's symptoms, other markers of liver cancer, according to the NHS UK, include (2 Trusted Source
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  • Pee is darker and feces is paler than usual
  • Appetite loss
  • Feeling weary, generally ill, or suffering from flu-like symptoms
  • A lump or ache on the right side of your stomach
  • Right shoulder discomfort
  • Stomach bloating
It is crucial to remember that, while these are some of the most prevalent symptoms of liver cancer, they can also be caused by other illnesses other than cancer. Having them does not necessarily mean you have liver cancer.

Still, if you have any questionable symptoms, you should see your doctor.

References:


  1. Disease Burden of Dysmenorrhea: Impact on Life Course Potential - (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37033122/)
  2. What is liver cancer? - (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/liver-cancer/)


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