Signs and Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer You Should Know
Five signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer you should know pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas the pear-shaped organ located behind the lower part of your stomach pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early and it typically spreads rapidly affecting other parts of the body this is why it is called a silent disease people often ignore
The warning signs of pancreatic cancer until the problem becomes severe it is important to be aware of these signs as addressing the problem early can save you from future complications if you have multiple signs and symptoms of this problem ask your doctor to check your health levels here are the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer that you must now one
Jaundice it is common for people with pancreatic cancer to experience jaundice characterized by a line of the eyes or skin er jaundice can also cause itch genus on the hands and feet especially the palms and soles any size of tumor located in the head of the pancreas can lead to irregular bowel a yellowish brown fluid released by your liver to aid digestion
Flowing from the gallbladder into the small intestine this causes excess buildup of bilirubin in the blood one of the main causes of jaundice if you have signs of jaundice consult your doctor if it is a common symptom of many liver and gallbladder diseases as well as a sign of pancreatic cancer if other causes are ruled out ask your doctor about testing for
Pancreatic cancer too abdominal and lower back pain before we continue this video do not forget to subscribe my channel to see other useful health videos abdominal as well as back pain are also common symptoms in patients with pancreatic cancer usually the sharp pain is felt in the upper abdomen which gradually radiates toward the back many patients also report
The pain is more severe at night and that they get slight relief from the pain by bending forward a 2001 study published in a pancreas journal found that abdominal pain and pancreatic cancer patients can be due to the increasing size of the tumor invasion of the intra pancreatic nurse invasion of the anterior pancreatic capsule and lymph node metastasis if you
Are experiencing persistent mild to moderate abdominal pain consult a doctor most cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed in patients visiting the emergency room complain have severe abdominal pain in fact the location of the pain is helpful in determining where a tumor is located 3 nausea and vomiting nausea followed by vomiting is another sign of pancreatic
Cancer as the tumor grows it can block some portions of the digestive tract which hampers the overall digestion process along with nausea and vomiting you may also experience heartburn and acid reflux as any kind of interference with normal digestion and excretion processes can cause vomiting all nausea and vomiting episodes are not necessarily linked with
Cancer try peppermint or ginger tea as well as limiting your water intake with meals but drink water between meals to reduce nausea if these symptoms tend to worsen after eating and it is becoming difficult for you to eat anything without throwing up consult your doctor in advanced cases of pancreatic cancer surgery may be required to bypass the blockage and
Improve digestion for unexplained weight loss unexplained weight loss is another noticeable warning sign of different types of cancer including pancreatic cancer weight loss often occurs when a tumor spreads to nearby organs and impairs their functioning this affects proper digestion of nutrients and also leads to poor appetite also due to lack of pancreatic
Enzymes aiding digestion dietary fats start passing through the body undigested which in turn causes weight loss furthermore the cancer cells compete with healthy cells for nutrients if you have started losing weight suddenly without making any changes to your diet or activity consult your doctor five greasy or light-colored stool stools of people suffering
From pancreatic cancer have some distinct characteristics the stools may become large pale oily floating in smelly as the growing tumor prevents the pancreas from releasing its digestive enzymes these enzymes are needed to digest food especially fatty food the undigested fat ultimately ends up in your stool making it float or look reishi these fatty stools are
Difficult to flush away furthermore stools turn a lot or color due to the lack of bilirubin as the color and consistency of your stool says a lot about your health any kind of bell changes should be reported to your doctor six changes in the urine color along with changes in your stools you may also notice changes in your urine color despite drinking enough
Fluid throughout the day your urine may become darker and take on an orange amber or brown shade a growing pancreatic tumor can cause bile to get blocked and not released from your body in the way that it should be too much bilirubin in the body can get into urine and make it dark in appearance at times there also may be traces of blood in your urine if you
Notice that your urine has become darker in color without any dietary explanation it is important to find out the cause behind it 7 lack of appetite people who have pancreatic cancer also noticed a sudden drop in their appetite and the tendency to feel full after eating very little as the tumor starts growing it can cause pressure on the stomach or the small
Intestine leading to a blockage in the digestive tract this can make one feel full after eating very little and cause significant loss of appetite as well as weight loss remember significant changes in appetite can make a person weak and tired which can even aim to treatment as well as recovery this is why it’s vital to consult your doctor if you have persistent
Diminished appetite combined with significant weight loss aid bloating as the pancreas is an integral part of the digestive system the presence of a tumor can cause several gastrointestinal symptoms including bloating gas and inflammation in the abdomen bloating and gas generally develop after eating a meal and may even be accompanied by heartburn or in digestion
These symptoms occur when the tumor in a pancreas starts exerting pressure on the stomach and abdomen making it difficult for the stomach to function properly 9 constant fatigue and weakness general weakness and fatigue without any change in diet and physical activity can be an early symptom of pancreatic cancer in this context fatigue can be due to the increasing
Growth of the tumor itself lack of sleep due to pain or other reasons and anemia due to loss of appetite improper eating also takes a toll on your energy level and you may feel the need to rest and sleep more than usual if you are feeling weak and fatigued even after getting more sleep and rest see your doctor to have the problem evaluated it can be a sign of
A variety of cancers as well as other health problems early diagnosis increases the success rate of treatment
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