What symptom does pancreatic head tumour have?

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Pancreatic tumor is one of the most common malignant tumors in digestive tract, which mostly occurs in the head of pancreas.

What symptom does pancreatic head tumour have?

Abdominal pain is an early symptom of pancreatic cancer. It is more common in pancreatic body and tail cancer. It is located in the upper abdomen, periumbilical or right upper abdomen. The nature of abdominal pain is colic, paroxysmal or persistent, progressive aggravating dull pain, mostly radiating to the waist and back. It is aggravated in lying position and at night. The pain can be alleviated when sitting, standing, leaning forward or walking.

Jaundice in a certain stage of the course of disease can have jaundice, general pancreatic head cancer jaundice more common, and appear earlier, cancer is limited to the body, tail, more no jaundice. Jaundice is mostly obstructive, showing progressive deepening, accompanied by skin itching and other symptoms.

Physical examination in addition to jaundice, there may be abdominal tenderness. In the late stage, nodular and hard masses can be found in the upper abdomen. If jaundice accompanied by gallbladder enlargement, it is an important basis for pancreatic head cancer. Due to cholestasis, liver enlargement is often palpable. If the cancer oppresses the splenic vein or the splenic vein thrombosis, the splenomegaly can be palpated.

matters needing attention

Develop good habits, quit smoking and limit alcohol. Smoking, the World Health Organization predicted that if people no longer smoke, five years later, the world's cancer will reduce 1 / 3; Second, don't drink too much. Tobacco and alcohol are extremely acidic substances. People who smoke and drink for a long time can easily lead to acidic constitution.