The liver is inside the abdomen, under the ribs, and is one of the body’s largest organs. It filters waste products from the blood, makes bile to digest fats, and stores sugars that the body can use for energy. Liver cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the liver grow in an uncontrolled way.
A risk factor is anything associated with increasing the chance of developing cancer. Some of these are listed below. It is hard to know how much any single risk factor contributes to developing cancer. For most cancers, the causes are not fully understood.
Risk factors include: chronic hepatitis B or C; a family history of hepatitis B or liver cancer; cirrhosis of the liver; or obesity
Many other conditions can cause these symptoms, so if you experience any, it is best to see your doctor. More information here.