Complications of Fatty Liver Disease

5. Liver Cancer

There are two types of liver cancer: primary hepatic cancer begins in the liver. This form is significantly rarer than secondary hepatic cancer, which originates in other organs but metastasizes or spreads to the liver. Because liver cancer is an umbrella term, there are many signs and symptoms. Sweating, weight loss, jaundice, and abdominal pain are common. Some people experience back pain, itching, fevers, severe fatigue, and white, chalky stools. The liver can become enlarged, or the abdomen may develop a swollen mass.