What symptom does pancreatic cancer body have

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The main symptoms of pancreatic cancer include gastrointestinal symptoms, jaundice and some physical symptoms. Only by understanding the symptoms of pancreatic cancer can we find the disease in time. What are the typical symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Let's talk about my experience.

What symptom does pancreatic cancer body have

One: jaundice: is an important symptom of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, and obstructive jaundice is the most prominent manifestation of pancreatic head cancer, the incidence of more than 90%. In the early stage, there was no jaundice in the body and tail of pancreas. Jaundice is usually persistent and progressive. When the obstruction is complete, the stool may be clay colored, and the skin may be brown or bronze colored with pruritus.

Second: emaciation: the common late symptoms of pancreatic cancer with obvious weight loss, 90% of patients have emaciation, which is characterized by rapid development. It is considered to be related to pancreatic bile deficiency, poor digestion and absorption function, poor appetite, sleep, heavy mental burden and the direct effect of cancer cells.

Third: abdominal pain: upper abdominal discomfort and dull pain is the most common first symptom of advanced pancreatic cancer. The location of abdominal pain is not clear and the range is wide. The typical parts are the middle and upper abdomen and the left quarter rib, which can radiate to the back, chest and right scapula. Abdominal pain can be manifested as dull pain, heavy pressure pain, gnawing pain, etc., which are mostly persistent and can be aggravated after meals.

matters needing attention

Ascites may occur in advanced pancreatic cancer, and hard and enlarged metastatic lymph nodes may be found in the left supraclavicle or anterior rectal fossa.