There is a disease in the body, the stomach prophet? Reminder: There are 4 features in the abdomen, check it early
Uncle Xu from Fujian, 72 years old, was diagnosed with hepatitis B more than 20 years ago. But there were not many physical symptoms at that time, so there was no review and treatment.
About three years ago, Uncle Xu noticed that his stomach was showing signs of swelling. At first, he thought it was a beer belly. He doesn't care too much. He also thought it might be because he had a good appetite recently and ate too much.
Uncle Xu often heard that "it is a blessing for the elderly to be slightly fat", so I don't care. But since last year, Uncle Xu found that not only his abdomen was swollen, but also his lower limbs were edematous. As soon as Uncle Xu's son saw that something was wrong, he hurriedly took his father to the local hospital for treatment.
However, the family members were surprised by the test results: advanced liver cirrhosis, accompanied by a large amount of ascites, splenomegaly and other manifestations.
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- Why do some people have big stomachs even though they are very thin?
I don’t know if you have seen a similar situation: You are obviously very thin, but your belly is as big as if you were pregnant in October. In fact, it may be a sign of disease.
According to Luo Kangxian, chief physician of Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, liver cirrhosis is a very serious liver injury.
Early cirrhosis:
Belongs to severe hepatitis, less liver cell nodules, active treatment can be reversed.
Compensated cirrhosis has inflammation:
Patients will have different degrees of inflammatory manifestations. After treatment, liver function can still cope with daily life and work, but the overall quality and ability will decline.
Advanced decompensated cirrhosis:
Severe condition, obvious abdominal distension, edema, can only be actively treated to prolong life.
Why does cirrhosis cause an enlarged abdomen?
In fact, ascites is one of the important signs that liver cirrhosis enters the decompensated stage. About 60% of patients will develop ascites within 10 years after the discovery of cirrhosis. Ascites may increase the incidence of diseases such as hyponatremia and hepatorenal syndrome.
In addition to ascites, liver cirrhosis may also be accompanied by abdominal distension, spider nevus, liver palms, jaundice, loss of appetite, etc., which are related to bile secretion dysfunction.
In addition, in addition to cirrhosis, the cause of abdominal enlargement may also be related to fatty liver, cardiac hypertrophy, digestive disorders, and other factors such as pancreatitis.
Therefore, when there is upper abdominal distension, or accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and patients, the patient should be alert to physical fatigue and so on.
- There are 4 symptoms in the abdomen, be wary of tumor invasion
Can your stomach reflect your health too? Stomach pain is something that happens from time to time in daily life, but if you don’t know the cause, have repeated stomach pain, or have other special manifestations in the stomach, you should be alert to whether it is caused by a tumor.
- Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain, generally considered to be abdominal pain, is mostly caused by abdominal organ diseases, and may also be caused by extra-abdominal or systemic diseases.
The occurrence of right upper quadrant pain may be related to liver cancer;
Occurs in the right lower quadrant. Pain in the left lower quadrant may indicate colon cancer;
The pain is obvious in the supine position, and the pain is relieved in the forward position, which may be pancreatic cancer;
Epigastric pain accompanied by weight loss may suggest gastrointestinal cancer.
- Repeated abdominal distension
Frequent bloating is usually caused by indigestion, but it can also be caused by bloating, stomach marks, and cell carcinoma. This is a highly malignant type of stomach cancer. The typical symptom is obvious abdominal distension, which cannot be relieved by drug treatment.
In addition, women should also pay attention to repeated abdominal distension may also be a manifestation of ovarian cancer. Advanced ovarian cancer may have abdominal distension. It is recommended that female friends have at least one gynecological B-ultrasound examination every year.
abdominal mass appears
There is an obvious mass in the abdomen, the edges are not clear, and it cannot be pushed by hand. At this time, it is best to go to the hospital for an examination. It is likely to be a manifestation of colon cancer, kidney cancer, or liver cancer.
abdominal wall varicose veins
Abdominal blood vessels are blocked, which increases venous pressure. This manifestation is mostly caused by liver cirrhosis, and may also be a manifestation of liver cancer.
- People with big bellies may not have the chance to live longer, study finds
In the past, people always believed that "a big belly is a blessing." However, with the further development of human body research, in fact, a "fat belly" is not a good thing.
A study published in the Chinese Medical Frontiers pointed out that obesity is an important factor leading to fatty liver.
The abdomen is liver, pancreas, abdominal obesity, the digestive tract and other important organs are concentrated, and too much visceral fat enters the digestive tract, which will damage the liver and lead to fatty liver.
Not only fatty liver, abdominal obesity can also affect metabolism and increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. So how to reduce your stomach scientifically? Gu Chuanling, registered dietitian of the Chinese Nutrition Society, put forward the following three suggestions:
to eat right
Staple food, vegetable collocation and eating habits are very particular. The staple food accounts for one-third of the food, mainly coarse grains, and corn can be used. Replace sweet potatoes with some polished rice. Refined noodles; vegetables and fruits should account for two-thirds of the diet.
In addition, pay attention when eating, don't eat, talk, or gobble it up. Chewing slowly not only increases the feeling of fullness, but also improves digestion and allows the body to absorb nutrients.
move up
In addition to controlling your mouth, exercise is also important for your health. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity exercise per week. In addition to aerobic exercise, it can also be combined with muscle training, such as abdominal rolling and plank support, etc., to strengthen the abdominal muscles.
take it easy
Stress is also a disease "culprit" One of them is that under long-term stress, the body's cortisol levels increase. In order to reduce stress, people will choose high-sugar and high-fat foods to eat and release, and cortisol itself will promote fat accumulation, causing the body to fall into a vicious circle.
Therefore, relaxing and knowing how to relieve stress is also a way to reduce the abdomen.
When you notice that your belly is getting bigger and bigger, along with other physical complaints, it could be a sign of a disease. You must find a doctor to check for the possibility of other diseases at the first time.