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Major Causes and Symptoms of Liver Cancer

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Title: Major Causes and Symptoms of Liver Cancer


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Major Causes and Symptoms of Liver Cancer
By Travcure Medical Tourism
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1. Existing Medical Conditions
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver,
obesity, and diabetes linked to the development
of liver cancer.
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2. Age
Liver cancer most often strikes those 67-years of
age or older.
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3. Gender
Men are twice as prone to liver cancer vs. women,
with 22,720 new cases in men and 7,920 cases in
women annually.
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4. Poor Lifestyle
Smokers and those who abuse alcohol tend to be
more prone to developing liver cancer.
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5. Family History
Individuals with a family history of liver cancer
are more likely to develop the disease.
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Common Symptoms of Liver Cancer
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1. Sudden WeightLoss
If you notice a sudden change in your weight, it
often indicates an underlying liver problem.
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2. Unexplained Changes to Appetite
You may also develop an eating disorder due to
your constant lack of appetite and painful
satiety.
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3. Liver Inflammation
The presence of liver cancer will often cause the
liver and abdomen to swell painfully.
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4. Jaundice
Jaundice,condition caused by the excess of
bilirubin, a dark yellow waste substance that
causes the yellowing of the skin.
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