According to oncologist Evgeniy Cheremushkin, liver cancer can be caused not only by alcohol abuse, but also by excessive consumption of fatty foods.
The doctor emphasized that alcohol and bad habits are the main causes of many diseases, including oncology.
— Ethyl alcohol can lead to the death of hepatocytes, which make up up to 80 percent of the liver’s mass. In addition, excessive consumption of fatty foods, such as pork or duck, has a negative impact,” Cheremushkin emphasized in a conversation with NEWS.ru.
Liver cancer is one of the most deadly types of oncology, with a high degree of mortality. Early detection and treatment are critical to increasing chances of survival.
Who is at risk?Certain factors, such as chronic infections with hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis of the liver, alcohol consumption, obesity and certain genetic disorders, may increase the risk of developing liver cancer. It is important to know your risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
Symptoms of liver cancer. The insidiousness of this disease is that it does not manifest itself for a long time. As the disease progresses, the following may appear:
- fatigue,
- abdominal pain,
- jaundice,
- li>
- ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen).
Prevention.Vaccination against hepatitis B, avoiding bad habits, a healthy lifestyle and regular medical examinations can help reduce the risk of developing liver cancer.
Signs of liver cancer:
- pain in the right hypochondrium,
- increase in body temperature,
- feeling of heaviness, especially after eating,
- unreasonable weight loss and appetite,
- yellowness of the skin and sclera,
- nausea, vomiting, belching of air,
- tendency to diarrhea or constipation.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.