Apr 1, 2024, 06:32 PM IST
Pancreatic cancer often leads to fatigue, physical weakness, sleep issues, and depression, but these symptoms are often caused by other factors rather than pancreatic cancer.
Jaundice, a yellowing of the eyes and skin, is a common first symptom in most individuals with pancreatic and ampullary cancer.
People with pancreatic cancer often experience unintentional weight loss due to their lack of appetite.
Pancreatic cancer often causes abdominal or back pain, often due to the cancer's growth and potential spread to nearby organs and nerves, though it's not the most common cause.
Cancer pressing on the stomach's far end can partially block it, causing nausea, vomiting, and pain, especially worse after eating.
Cancer can block the bile duct, causing gallbladder bile buildup, and can enlarge the liver, especially if cancer has spread, as seen during physical exams and imaging tests.
Pancreatic cancer often begins with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg or pulmonary embolism (PE) in the lungs, but most blood clots are caused by other factors.
Pancreatic cancer can cause diabetes by destroying insulin-making cells, causing symptoms like thirst, hunger, and frequent urination. Small changes in blood sugar levels can be detected through blood tests.
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