Why is liver cancer often discovered in the late stages?

Liver cancer is often discovered in the late stages, and there are multiple reasons behind this phenomenon.

First of all, the liver has a strong compensatory function. Even if some liver cells are damaged, the remaining healthy cells can still maintain basic functions. Therefore, there may be no obvious symptoms in the early stages of liver cancer, and it is difficult for patients to detect it.

Secondly, there are no pain nerves inside the liver. Pain and other discomfort will only occur when the tumor grows to a certain size and compresses the surrounding tissues or organs. At this time, the best time for treatment has often been missed.

To prevent the occurrence of liver cancer, we need to start from our daily lives and actively protect the liver.

First of all, it is crucial to maintain good living habits, such as quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, maintaining a regular work and rest schedule, and eating a reasonable diet.

Secondly, avoid contact with harmful substances, such as long-term exposure to carcinogens such as aflatoxin and benzene.

In addition, regular liver examinations are also an important means of preventing liver cancer. Ultrasound examinations, liver function tests and other methods can be used to detect liver lesions in a timely manner, so that effective treatment measures can be taken.

In addition to the above measures, we can also protect the liver through traditional Chinese medicine health preservation methods. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is responsible for regulating qi and storing blood, and is closely related to emotions.

Therefore, keeping a happy mood and avoiding mood swings are crucial to liver health. At the same time, you can eat a moderate amount of foods that have the effects of soothing the liver and relieving depression, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, such as wolfberry, chrysanthemum, hawthorn, etc. In addition, Chinese medicine also advocates health-preserving methods such as massaging acupoints and practicing Tai Chi to harmonize qi and blood and relieve stress, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the liver.

In short, to prevent liver cancer and protect liver health, we need to start from many aspects, not only to pay attention to daily living habits, but also to pay attention to mental health and traditional Chinese medicine. Only in this way can we effectively reduce the risk of liver cancer and enjoy a healthy and beautiful life.