Six early symptoms of pancreatic cancer identified through severe abdominal pain

Learn about pancreatic cancer, and due to severe abdominal pain, suspect pancreatic cancer and seek medical attention. I will describe six early symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

Additionally, I will describe various methods to prevent pancreatic cancer.

 

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the pancreas.

The pancreas is an organ that generally performs important functions by secreting digestive enzymes and insulin, and it is said that malignant tumors can develop there, which can be fatal.

It originates from the exocrine cells of the pancreas and can cause symptoms such as indigestion, weight loss, and jaundice.

Because the pancreas is located deep within the abdomen, symptoms rarely appear in the early stages, making early detection difficult. In most cases, diagnosis is delayed, which makes treatment challenging.

 

The exact cause of pancreatic cancer has not yet been clearly identified, but various risk factors are believed to exist.

For example, smoking is the most dangerous factor, and smokers have more than twice the incidence of pancreatic cancer compared to non-smokers.

Additionally, obesity, diabetes, chronic pancreatitis, and genetic factors are also said to increase the risk of developing pancreatitis.

 

Early symptoms of pancreatic cancer

1. Upper abdominal pain — In the early stages of pancreatic cancer, persistent upper abdominal pain may occur. The pain can spread from the upper abdomen to the back.
2. Digestive problems - In the early stages of pancreatitis, issues with digestive enzyme secretion can cause indigestion, vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite.
3. Weight loss - In the early stages of pancreatitis, rapid weight loss may occur, so if weight decreases even without dieting, pancreatic abnormalities should be suspected.
4. The occurrence of diabetes mellitus can also result from the development of pancreatic cancer, leading to insulin secretion failure.
5. Fatigue and weakness — In the early stages of pancreatitis, symptoms such as fatigue and weakness may appear.
6. Jaundice — It can also appear when there is a problem with bile, which absorbs digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas.

Recently, I experienced severe upper abdominal pain and took medication for a few days, but there was no improvement, so I finally visited the hospital.

Because of severe shoulder pain, I was scared and decided to schedule a CT scan.

Since pancreatic cancer has almost no noticeable symptoms, the medical staff explained that quitting smoking and alcohol is essential, and that regular exercise, a healthy diet, and routine health check-ups are the only ways to prevent it early.

Additionally, since stress and tension are also among the main causes of pancreatic cancer, it is said that maintaining a positive and joyful mindset as much as possible can help prevent pancreatic cancer.