Diseases and Conditions
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Symptoms
Causes
Prevention
Alternative medicine
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Overview
Risk factors
Diagnosis
Treatment
Symptoms
Most people don't have signs and symptoms in the early stages of primary liver cancer. When signs and symptoms do appear, they may include:
- Losing weight without trying
- Loss of appetite
- Upper abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- General weakness and fatigue
- Abdominal swelling
- Yellow discoloration of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
- White, chalky stools
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you experience any signs or symptoms that worry you.