Liver tumor is a form of cancer which could develop in the body. There are different types of liver tumors, some are small and do not harm the health whereas some can be malignant and could be life threatening. There are several risks which could lead to development of liver tumor in a person’s body.

Usually, it can be difficult to detect the tumor from outside the body. However, there are few liver symptoms for tumor which are noticeable and should be watched out for by the patient. These include:

• Jaundice is caused when the liver cannot properly detoxify the blood and has visible symptoms in the form of yellow eyes and skin.
• Fever
• Weight loss
• Vomiting and nausea
• Pain in the abdomen which is caused due to pressing of tumor against the abdomen or due to inflammation of the liver.

If any of a forementioned liver symptoms are seen or persist for long period of time, medical attention should be sought immediately. Also, the doctor could be consulted for ways in which the risk of liver problems is reduced. The physician might recommend alterations such as medication change, lifestyle change or dietary changes to lower one’s chances of getting tumor. There are several risks which can result in liver problems.

Some factors are aggravated or start after result of infection and some occur due to lifestyle or diet patterns which can be avoided by a person.

Individuals with one of the following condition have the risk of developing cancer of the liver:

• Consumption of contraceptives which contain drospirenone
• Liver cirrhosis
• Consumption of chronic alcohol (also known as alcohol abuse)
• Infection of Hepatitis C or hepatitis B.

Any of the aforementioned issues can increase one’s chances of developing liver cancer in their life. Drospirenone has been recognized as a unique/newer risk as this compound is found in several contraceptives. Women taking contraceptives with this compound should ask their doctor for safer options.

Also Read:

• Curing Liver Damage by Optimum Silymarin
• Liver Pain: Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis
• Best Ways and tips to keep your liver healthy – LIVER TIPS
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome
• Ayurvedic Treatment for Liver Failure

by Dr John on 26. Mar, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions