What are the symptoms of liver cancer?
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In its beginning stages, liver cancer may be asymptomatic, meaning people do not experience any indication that they have the disease. As it progresses, however, symptoms may include unintentional weight loss, nausea, upper abdominal pain, bloating, and fever. Other possible symptoms are jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin), dark urine, and pale stools.
In its beginning stages, liver cancer may be asymptomatic, meaning people do not experience any indication that they have the disease. As it progresses, however, symptoms may include unintentional weight loss, nausea, upper abdominal pain, bloating,... More -
Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:For some people, liver cancer does not present with any symptoms. A doctor may detect the disease during a routine appointment, or while examining a patient for a completely unrelated reason. Patients who do experience symptoms may notice:
- Weight loss
- Blood in the stool
- Jaundice
- ,li>Fatigue
- Fluid in the abdomen
For some people, liver cancer does not present with any symptoms. A doctor may detect the disease during a routine appointment, or while examining a patient for a completely unrelated reason. Patients who do experience symptoms may notice: Weight... More -
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:Liver (and biliary) cancers may cause abdominal pain, usually in the upper right side but may extend to the back and shoulder, itching, fluid in the abdomen (ascites) or legs (edema), weight loss, loss of appetite, feelings of fullness, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, and fever. Patients with risk factors should be screened even if symptoms are not present. Most cases of liver cancer can be detected by screening.
Liver (and biliary) cancers may cause abdominal pain, usually in the upper right side but may extend to the back and shoulder, itching, fluid in the abdomen (ascites) or legs (edema), weight loss, loss of appetite, feelings of fullness, nausea,... More -
Dr. Patrick Maguire answered:The most common symptom for patients with liver cancer is abdominal pain. Jaundice (yellow skin) may also occur, particularly when cancers of the biliary tract cause mechanical blockage. Patients with more advanced disease may present to their doctor with complaints of weight loss and anorexia. Nausea and vomiting may also occur. Still others may be found to have ascites, fluid in the abdomen, caused by the cancer.The most common symptom for patients with liver cancer is abdominal pain. Jaundice (yellow skin) may also occur, particularly when cancers of the biliary tract cause mechanical blockage. Patients with more advanced disease may present to their... More -
Dr. Ajay Sahajpal of Aurora Health Care answered:As with most cancers: weight loss, appetite changes and fatigue. Specific to liver cancer, one can have jaundice develop or fluid buildup in the abdomen and also a noticeable mass in the abdomen.
As with most cancers: weight loss, appetite changes and fatigue. Specific to liver cancer, one can have jaundice develop or fluid buildup in the abdomen and also a noticeable mass in the abdomen. More -
Most individuals do not have signs and symptoms in the early stages of liver cancer. Unfortunately, the disease may not be detected until it is in an advanced stage. When symptoms do appear, they may include: loss of appetite and weight; abdominal pain, especially in the upper right part of the abdomen, which may extend into the back and shoulder; nausea and vomiting; general weakness and fatigue; an enlarged liver and abdominal swelling (ascites); and jaundice, or a yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Most individuals do not have signs and symptoms in the early stages of liver cancer. Unfortunately, the disease may not be detected until it is in an advanced stage. When symptoms do appear, they may include: loss of appetite and weight;... More
