What are the symptoms of patients with pancreatic cancer before death

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Pancreatic cancer is a kind of digestive tract malignant tumor with high degree of malignancy and difficult diagnosis and treatment. About 90% of pancreatic cancer is ductal adenocarcinoma originated from glandular epithelium. The incidence rate and mortality rate have increased significantly in recent years. The common symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation or gastrointestinal bleeding. But the non-specific pre death symptoms of advanced pancreatic cancer, once a large amount of bleeding, or feces can not be discharged, or vomiting and diarrhea continue, will quickly aggravate the death. Next, let's talk about the symptoms of the disease before death. I hope you can prevent it early.

What are the symptoms of patients with pancreatic cancer before death

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.

Symptom 2: weight loss is a common late stage symptom of pancreatic cancer. 90% of patients have weight loss, 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.

Symptom 3: abdominal pain, epigastric discomfort and dull 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

Especially need to pay attention to: first of all, the usual diet, must have high nutrition, not spicy, not stimulating, not greasy, easy to digest food, regular inspection is particularly important. Here I would like to say to those patients who are still ill that we must find the right treatment method. Good treatment method is particularly important for the health of patients. At present, the most widely used and ideal effect is the combined treatment mode. Combined with the treatment mode of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, many patients with advanced pancreatic cancer can also significantly improve the quality of life, and there are many people who have been living for 5-20 years, Early stage can also be a one-time recovery.