Is pancreatic cancer common first symptom?

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Pancreatic cancer is known as "the king of cancer" because of its dangerous condition and low survival rate. Clinically, most patients with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed as advanced. Experts pointed out that this is related to the fact that the pancreas is located deep in the abdomen of the human body and its early symptoms are not typical and easy to be ignored; In addition, it is easy to be misdiagnosed as chronic stomach disease because it is prone to abdominal pain symptoms such as stomachache. Is pancreatic cancer common first symptom? Let's talk about it

Is pancreatic cancer common first symptom?

1. Jaundice is an important symptom of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, and obstructive jaundice is the most prominent manifestation of pancreatic head cancer, with an 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.

2. Emaciation is a common advanced symptom of pancreatic cancer with significant weight loss. 90% of the 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.

3. Abdominal pain, epigastric discomfort and occult pain are the most common initial symptoms 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

Regular diet is indispensable. Patients with pancreatic cancer should have regular diet, three to five meals a day, without snacks. This will not cause the pancreas to continuously secrete pancreatic juice and increase the burden of pancreatic function.