My boyfriend is 27 years old and has a bad drinking habit, he doesn't drink to get drunk he just drinks. Recently he has been nauseous and a very sensitive stomach when touched...these are some symptoms of liver cancer are there any other tell tale signs?
2007-03-15 09:06:08 · 8 answers · asked by foxy8907 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'm more inclined to think that your boyfriend has gastritis...very common among drinkers. This is an inflammation of the stomach causing pain, bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting. It still requires a visit to the doctor for diagnosis and treatment. I found this site which will give you more info and in non-medical terms:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gastritis/index.htm
As for liver problems, the symptoms would be:
yellowing of the skin/whites of eyes (jaundice)
an enlarged liver
backed up bile (cholestasis)
fluid build up in abdomen (ascites)
portal hypertension
I suggest you get your boyfriend to see a doctor. If he continues to drink, and has gastritis, he could develop stomach bleeding. Untreated stomach bleeding can be fatal. He definitely needs to stop drinking as he is risking his health and his life.
2007-03-15 09:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
When you drink alcohol all the time it gives you alot of stomach problems.Liver problems is one of those,but
he could have Acid Reflux,this is the first sign of body
functioning that could lead to cancer.Burning in throat and chest area.Stomach ulcers are from drinking too much
alcohol.Liver transplants are very hard to survive.Usually
Once the liver is gone you are to.He needs to stop drinking and go get a check up.Your whites of eyes are yellow if
there's a Liver illness.
2007-03-15 09:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol has a direct affect on the lining of the stomach, causing nausea and vomiting, occasionally of blood. Of course, it is easy to simply say: Quit drinking! But, if he continues, he may get some relief from using Pepcid or Prilosec.
The liver might get sick, but blood tests would be needed to see those early signs.
2007-03-15 09:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by David B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have problems urinating?
Does his skin have a yellowish tinge?
A sensitive stomach may also be a sign of too much gas buildup. Same with the nausea. Have a doctor check it out.
2007-03-15 09:10:42 · answer #4 · answered by Hoolia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jaundice (yellowish skin), abdominal pain are some I can think of for cancer.
He might also have cirrhosis from his drinking problems.
2007-03-15 09:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by kiddunker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if his eyes have a yellowish tint to them or in extreme circumstances his skin could turn yellowish.
2007-03-15 09:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him if he has or have any Hepititas A,B,or C,or is his eyes turning yellow,even his skin turning yellow, if so he should be checked. he should be checked anyways.Sounds like it could be serious.Take him too Doctor if need be GOOD LUCK
2007-03-15 09:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by kindrakid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drinking on empty stomach.Check him on Rehab.
2007-03-15 09:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by arabianbarbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋