Weight loss
Losing significant amount of weight because of no apparent reason is one of the signs of cancer in general, including pancreatic cancer.
Digestive Problems
Poor digestion, loose stools, or stools that are oily and are accompanied by a strong odor may be a result of interference with the pancreas’s enzyme production because of the presence of cancer.
Bowel changes
When and if the pancreatic duct blocks, it may leads to a symptom called steatorrhoea or fatty stools. This means the body is not absorbing your food properly. Other bowel changes may include diarrhoea and constipation.
New-Onset Diabetes
In some cases, pancreatic cancer affects insulin production, causing diabetes in people who were not diabetic before.
Fatigue
As with most other cancers, fatigue and lack of energy can be symptoms accompanying pancreatic cancer.
Blood Clots
The risk of developing blood clots increases when a person is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Fever and shivering
If you have jaundice or an inflamed pancreas, you may also experience occasional fevers accompanied with shivers.
Itching
Jaundice, one of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer, can cause itchy skin because of the increased bile salts in the bloodstream.
Although the exact cause that leads to pancreatic cancer can’t be determined with certainty, there are several risk factors.
They include smoking, obesity, age, and genetic factors among the rest.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is informative. For personalized advice, always consult your doctor.
Please SHARE this article with your family and friends on Facebook.
Bored Daddy
Love and Peace
