Pancreatic cancer is hard to detect at its early stages. Very often, diagnosis is not made until the symptoms have spread to other organs and it is much more difficult to treat. It is complicated by the fact that many of the symptoms can be caused by other conditions.
If you’re experiencing any warning signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer, please see your doctor. Below are some of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer you need to look out for.
- Fatigue – Patients with signs of pancreatic cancer may feel weak and extremely tired. Fatigue can make the other symptoms worse which can compromise ability to perform daily tasks and activities.
- Nausea And Vomiting – The tumors near the end of the stomach may partially block a portion of the digestive tract. This may cause nausea, vomiting and pain after eating.
- Abdominal And Back Pain – One of the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer is abdominal and back pain that occurs when the tumor grows in the body or tail area of the pancreas pressing the nerves and other nearby organs. The pain may start in the abdomen radiating to the back.
- Weight Loss, Bloating And Poor Appetite – Unexplained weight loss can be caused by the treatment and the tumor itself leading to indigestion, bloating and poor appetite. It prevents the body from absorbing nutrients from food.
- Changes In Stool – Pancreatic cancer can cause bowel problems. Patients may have diarrhea, constipation and steatorrhea or foul-smelling and excessive fat in the stools.
- Blood Clots – Blood clots are a common complication of pancreatic cancer, and may include:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – Some people may experience pain, redness and swelling in the affected area. These clots usually develop in the leg, thigh or pelvis and even in the arm.
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE) – Sometimes, blood clots occur in the lungs causing chest pain or shortness of breath.
- Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) – Is a blockage of the portal vein which is the blood vessel that brings blood to organs like the pancreas and liver.
- Diagnosed With Diabetes – Pancreatic cancer can lead into a sudden onset of diabetes. The pancreas produces a hormone that decreases blood sugar levels called Insulin. It destroys the insulin cells production causing the blood sugar levels to rise. Symptoms may include:
- Feeling tired
- Blurred vision
- Very hungry and thirsty
- Urinating more often at night
- Jaundice – When the tumor blocks the liver’s bile duct it can cause the buildup of bilirubin in the blood. The bile can’t reach the intestines. The symptoms include:
- Yellowing of the eyes and skin
- Itchy skin or Pruritus
- Dark urine
- Light-colored stool
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