The liver is an organ that eliminates toxins from the body, metabolizes drugs, processes nutrients and produces protein and chemicals that are important for health.Therefore, the liver is also vulnerable.When liver damage is not detected and treatment may increase the risk of liver cancer.

Liver cancer is one of the malignant tumors with a very high mortality rate.Many patients with liver cancer have no clear early symptoms and are often not detected until the late period, which will be harder to treat.

Therefore, early and timely detection of signs of liver cancer and nourishing liver when there is a problem is the key to prevent liver cancer.

Itching in these two parts can warn liver cancer

1. Skin itching

Skin itching is a common symptom of allergies or many skin problems such as rash, eczema, ... However, in some cases, itchy skin may be the initial symptom of liver cancer.This is largely because after liver disease occurs, the metabolism of bile is affected, leading to too much stasis in the body.The bile goes into the bloodstream and causes irritation and itching.

In addition to itching, liver cancer can lead to many types of rashes and skin damage.This may be the result of weakening the body's ability to detoxify, resulting in toxin accumulation that irritate the skin.Patients may see red, itchy or more serious patches that need medical care.

2. Itchy eye eye

If you feel persistent itchy eyes, despite trying all measures to reduce symptoms, you should also be wary of liver cancer.Some people believe that when liver cancer, eye anemia leads to dryness and itching.However, itchy skin caused by liver cancer is more common than itchy eyes.

Note: Although these two symptoms can warn liver cancer, you should not be too worried.Itchy skin and itchy eyes are also symptoms of many other health problems.The important thing here is to detect abnormal signs of the body and you should have regular health checks to control and prevent liver cancer.

Other symptoms of liver cancer

To detect and diagnose liver cancer, in addition to signs of itching, liver cancer can cause other symptoms.However, these symptoms are more likely to occur when cancer develops or progresses and is not high.

- Weak and tired

- Stomach-ache

- A swollen abdomen due to accumulation of liquid (ascites)

- Pain in the right shoulder

- Anorexia and feel nauseous

- Losing weight

- Jaundice and eyes (jaundice)

- Pale stool

- Fever

How to protect and prevent liver cancer

In addition to the signs of awareness, how to protect the liver and prevent liver cancer is also something that many people are interested in.Measures may include:

-Exercise regularly: Exercise has been shown to improve liver health by reducing the risk of disorders such as alcohol -free fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and promoting the process of liver regeneration.NAFLD is the accumulation of excess fat in the liver, which can cause inflammation, scars and eventually liver damage and increase the risk of liver cancer.

You can jog, walk, practice aerobic, swim, yoga, ... daily to protect the liver and promote overall health.

-Avoid drinking alcohol: Another significant risk factor for liver cancer is cirrhosis.Cirrhosis may be due to drinking too much alcohol.Therefore, people should be limited or better not to drink alcohol to protect health.

-Vaccination of hepatitis B, c rooms: The most significant risks for liver cancer are chronic infections with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus. You should also have safe sex to avoid hepatitis virus infection.

-Build a healthy diet: Good foods for the liver that you should supplement such as nuts, green tea, fruit, fatty fish, vegetables, oats, oats, whole grains, ... avoid eating processed foodsready, greasy and sugar.

-Control the use of drugs: You should use the medication or supplement as directed by the doctor to avoid making the "burden" for the liver.

Source: Aboluowang, Photo: Sohu