What are the symptoms of liver cysts?

In most cases, liver cysts have no obvious symptoms, but when the cysts grow larger or cause complications, abdominal discomfort, bloating and pain in the right upper abdomen may occur. You should pay attention to changes in your body and seek medical attention promptly for diagnosis.

Liver cysts are usually diseases discovered accidentally during physical examinations. Most of them are single or multiple fluid-filled cysts. When the diameter is small, they generally do not cause obvious discomfort. However, when the cyst grows larger, it may compress the surrounding tissues and cause symptoms, such as bloating and dull pain in the right upper abdomen, or more abdominal distension after eating. At the same time, some patients may have gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea and loss of appetite. When the cyst compresses the bile duct, it may also cause jaundice. When the cyst degenerates such as infection, rupture or bleeding, symptoms such as acute abdominal pain and fever may occur. In severe cases, it may even be life-threatening and require emergency treatment. Less common parasitic liver cysts (such as hydatid liver cysts) may be accompanied by chronic inflammatory manifestations such as low fever and fatigue, so it is crucial to pay attention to changes in symptoms and combine them with medical history.

Liver cysts are usually diseases discovered accidentally during physical examinations. Most of them are single or multiple fluid-filled cysts. When the diameter is small, they generally do not cause obvious discomfort. However, when the cyst grows larger, it may compress the surrounding tissues and cause symptoms, such as bloating and dull pain in the right upper abdomen, or more abdominal distension after eating. At the same time, some patients may have gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea and loss of appetite. When the cyst compresses the bile duct, it may also cause jaundice. When the cyst degenerates such as infection, rupture or bleeding, symptoms such as acute abdominal pain and fever may occur. In severe cases, it may even be life-threatening and require emergency treatment. Less common parasitic liver cysts (such as hydatid liver cysts) may be accompanied by chronic inflammatory manifestations such as low fever and fatigue, so it is crucial to pay attention to changes in symptoms and combine them with medical history.

When symptoms are suspected to be caused by liver cysts, it is crucial to take timely action. Imaging examinations (such as B-ultrasound, CT, etc.) can confirm the diagnosis, and choose appropriate treatment according to the nature and size of the cyst. If the cyst is large or the symptoms are obvious, percutaneous aspiration, sclerotherapy, or laparoscopic liver cyst fenestration drainage under the guidance of a doctor can be considered. In daily life, patients need to maintain a healthy diet, avoid high-fat, high-salt foods and alcohol intake, and regularly check the liver condition, which will help monitor changes in the disease in a timely manner. If there are signs of deterioration, medical treatment should be sought as soon as possible.