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Li Qiang is a middle-aged truck driver who travels between cities all year round to provide a stable income for his family.
Li Qiang's story started with a seemingly ordinary drink of water.
One day, Li Qiang found that he was always thirsty, even if he had just drunk water, he felt a dry throat, he thought it was caused by too tired work, so he didn't pay much attention to it.
However, as time went on, this feeling of thirst became more and more frequent and even affected his driving.
Li Qiang's wife, Xiaoli, is an attentive housewife who noticed her husband's abnormality and insisted that he go to the hospital for a detailed examination.
In the waiting room of the hospital, Li Qiang looked a little impatient. "Doctor, I've been feeling thirsty lately, what's the reason for that?" He asked.
The doctor carefully inquired about Li Qiang's symptoms and conducted an initial examination, and recommended that he undergo a series of detailed tests, including blood tests, ultrasound and liver function tests. Li Qiang was a little puzzled, "It's just thirsty, is it necessary to have so many tests?" ”
"Frequent thirst may be a sign of some serious diseases, especially for people who have long-term drinking habits or irregular lifestyles, and liver health problems cannot be ignored," the doctor explained. ”
A few days later, the results of the examination came back. The doctor called Li Qiang into the office and said with a serious expression: "Mr. Li, we have found an abnormality on your liver, and we need to do a further CT scan to confirm it." ”
Li Qiang listened to the doctor's words, his heart sank, and he began to worry.
The results of the CT scan came out quickly, and the doctor confirmed that Li Qiang had a small tumor on his liver. Li Qiang was diagnosed with mid-stage liver cancer. The news came like a bolt from the blue, catching both Li Qiang and his family off guard.
"Doctor, is liver cancer really that serious? What am I going to do? Li Qiang asked anxiously.
The doctor patiently explained: "Liver cancer is indeed a serious disease, but early detection and aggressive treatment can effectively prolong life and improve quality of life, and we will develop a detailed treatment plan for you, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy." ”
Li Qiang underwent surgery to remove the tumor on his liver. After the surgery, he underwent several chemotherapy treatments, and each time the chemotherapy ended, he felt as if his body had been hollowed out.
Xiaoli took care of him on the side, prepared a variety of nutritious meals for him, and helped him through difficult moments.
During a follow-up examination, Li Qiang mentioned to the doctor that he had been thirsty frequently.
The doctor nodded and said, "This is indeed a symptom of concern, abnormal liver function may lead to metabolic disorders in the body, causing thirst. You're lucky to be able to spot it and check it out in time. ”
After several months of treatment and recuperation, Li Qiang's body gradually recovered, and he slowly returned to work. Although his body was not as strong as before, he learned to pay more attention to his health, stopped staying up late, and quit drinking.
When he returned to the hospital for a follow-up, Li Qiang talked to the doctor about his experience, and he said with emotion: "I always felt that I was in good health and would be fine.
Now I know that the early signs of many diseases are often very subtle, and people like me who have been driving for a long time should pay more attention to the changes in their bodies. ”
The doctor smiled and nodded: "Yes, Mr. Li, health is the most important wealth for each of us. Especially in a profession like yours, where work is hard, you should pay more attention to your physical health. ”
Li Qiang's story makes people think deeply, liver cancer is a highly insidious disease, often without obvious symptoms in the early stage, and many people are only discovered in the middle and late stages.
People with a high risk of liver cancer mainly include people with long-term alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis, and people with a family history of liver cancer. For these high-risk groups, regular medical check-ups are particularly important.
Frequent thirst can be a sign of liver problems, but it's not the only manifestation, and early symptoms of liver cancer may also include loss of appetite, weight loss, and pain in the upper abdomen.
If you experience these symptoms, especially if you have associated risk factors, you should seek medical attention promptly.
Doctors also reminded that important measures to prevent liver cancer include abstaining from alcohol, controlling weight, avoiding hepatitis virus infection (such as hepatitis B vaccination), regular physical examinations, etc., and it is equally important for patients who have been diagnosed to actively cooperate with treatment and adjust their lifestyle.
Li Qiang's story reminds us that no subtle changes in the body can be ignored, especially for those at high risk. Liver cancer is dangerous, but it is not impossible to beat.
The key is early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment. Everyone should learn to pay attention to their health, develop good lifestyle habits, and have regular medical check-ups to ensure that the body is in the best condition.
No matter what industry you are in, remember: health is the capital of the revolution, and it should not be taken lightly at any time, and when the body warns, timely medical treatment may win more life and happiness for yourself.
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[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】