Today I want to tell you a story, which is really distressing and regrettable.
A while ago, a young patient named Xiao Liu came to my clinic, only 30 years old, a sturdy young man who looked quite energetic.
He himself said that he had never smoked or drunk, but he was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer.
Like everyone else, I thought it was incredible at first.
But after asking him about his habits in detail, I realized that the culprits were two nighttime activities that he loved deeply:
Staying up late to watch football games and eat late-night snacks.
He said he knew it was bad, but he just couldn't quit the habit.
I explained to him that staying up late hurts your liver, you know?
Moreover, the carcinogens in barbecued food, plus sugary drinks, are invisible killers of the liver.
I also learned that Xiao Liu's working environment is not very good, and there are some chemicals around, which is also a big test for the liver.
In the long run, the liver is overwhelmed and problems may occur.
Oh, I just felt a pity at the time, such a young child was invisibly delayed by his bad habits, which really made people feel angry and pitiful.
In fact, the process of cancer formation is complex, and it is affected by a variety of factors.
Even if you don't smoke or drink, you can get sick due to other factors.
Here are some of the factors that can lead to liver cancer:
1. The first one is if someone in your family has had liver cancer;
Then your risk will be higher than others, which means genetic inheritance.
2. In addition, there is a virus called hepatitis B or hepatitis C;
If we don't pay attention to prevention, it will also make your liver sick, and it may become liver cancer after a long time.
3. There are still many people who are overweight;
Lipid and blood sugar are also not low, which is a manifestation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is also a potential threat and cannot be ignored.
4. I am also particular about eating;
Some people like to eat peanuts and corn, but if they are not preserved, a kind of aflatoxin in it is likely to harm the liver.
5. The working environment is also very important;
Some people may work in chemical plants and are exposed to harmful chemicals, which is a risk factor.
Finally, bad habits in life: always staying up late, eating too much processed meat, barbecue, not liking sports, and cating at home every day.
These seemingly inconspicuous things can also cause damage to the liver over time.
What are the early symptoms of liver cancer?
Although liver cancer is sometimes not easy to detect, there are some signs that we should pay attention to.
For example:
If you find yourself often feeling a little pain in the liver area, that is, under the right chest, for no reason, that kind of vague discomfort;
Or I always feel that my stomach is swollen after eating, and my digestion is not very good;
even inexplicably feverish;
Also, if you feel tired all over your body, you will feel tired no matter how you sleep;
And he began to get thinner and thinner, and his face turned yellow, which was no small matter;
It's best to go to the hospital as soon as possible to check it out.
These symptoms may also be present with other diseases, but if these conditions have not improved, or are getting worse, then don't carry them;
Be sure to see a doctor to see if there is something wrong with the liver.
So what can we do to stay away from the enemy of liver cancer as much as possible?
1. Vaccination is particularly crucial
In particular, the vaccines against hepatitis B and C are the most vulnerable to sabotage, and vaccination can build the first line of defense.
2, we have to keep our mouths shut and open our legs
Don't let tobacco and alcohol become the killer of the liver, eat less greasy fast food, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and let the liver take a breath.
3. You have to pay attention to eating
Besides, don't underestimate the food storage at home, moldy peanuts and corn;
The aflatoxin in it is a stealth bomb, so be careful.
4. The working environment is also very important
If the place of work is dirty and messy, and chemicals are flying all over the sky, then you must strengthen the protection and not let the liver suffer.
Finally, don't forget to have regular check-ups and listen to your doctor to identify problems and solve them early.
In short, protecting the liver is to protect ourselves, starting from a little bit, so that we can stay away from liver cancer.