Experts draw attention to a little-known symptom of serious liver cancer, which can surprisingly manifest itself in the arm. It is an unpleasant pain caused by the pressure of the enlarged liver on the nerves. , you should also pay attention to other warning signs of this dangerous disease, which many doctors refer to as a “silent killer”.
- Shoulder pain can signal serious liver cancer.
- The reason is that the enlarged liver presses on the nerves and causes referred pain.
- Liver cancer symptoms are often mistaken for less serious health problems.
Cancer cases are increasing rapidly all over the world, so it is important to know the main symptoms in order to increase the chance of early detection of the disease. Among the dangerous types of this disease is also liver cancer, which is very difficult to treat once it has spread.
Experts emphasize that some warning signs are confused by patients with other, less serious health problems. Among them is an unusual stabbing pain in the shoulder, which can mean that you are suffering from liver cancer. “This is because the enlarged liver irritates the nerves that connect to the endings in the arm. This is called referred pain“, he explains.
Unusual shoulder pain is also associated with liver cancer. (illustrative photo)
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- Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Loss of appetite or weight loss for no apparent reason
- Feeling tired or lacking energy
- General feeling of nausea
- A lump on the right side of the abdomen
The health service also emphasizes that liver cancer is also usually associated with digestive problems, including feeling sick, abdominal swelling that is not related to bloating after eating, or pain in the upper right side of the abdomen. These symptoms do not necessarily mean that you have cancer, but if they persist, you should consult a specialist.
noted that up to nine out of ten cases of liver cancer can be prevented. “Alcohol, viral hepatitis and obesity are the main causes of these diseases. Social change is necessary to create an environment where healthy options are readily available to everyone“, she concluded.
