10 Symptoms of PANCREATIC CANCER That Will SHOCK YOU | Critical Warning Signs
Summary
TLDRThis video script addresses the critical issue of pancreatic cancer, a silent killer often detected late due to nonspecific early symptoms. It highlights 10 warning signs, including jaundice, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, and new-onset diabetes, urging viewers to heed their body's signals and seek medical advice promptly. Regular check-ups are emphasized for early detection and better health outcomes.
Takeaways
- 😷 Pancreatic cancer is a silent killer with symptoms that are often late in appearing and can be confused with common ailments.
- 🏥 The pancreas is a vital organ in the abdomen that helps control blood sugar and aids in digestion, making pancreatic cancer particularly treacherous.
- 🔍 Recognizing the 10 warning signs of pancreatic cancer is crucial for early detection and potentially life-saving treatment.
- 🟡 Jaundice, characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes, can be an indicator of an underlying issue like pancreatic cancer.
- 📉 Unexplained weight loss without dieting or exercise can be a sign of various health issues, including pancreatic cancer.
- 🔥 Persistent abdominal pain, especially in the upper region, can be a symptom of serious conditions like pancreatic cancer.
- 🤢 Digestive issues such as nausea, vomiting, and changes in stool consistency may be associated with pancreatic cancer due to impaired enzyme function.
- 🍽 Loss of appetite or anorexia can be a red flag for underlying health issues, including pancreatic cancer.
- 💉 New-onset diabetes in adults, especially over 50, without typical risk factors, can be a significant warning sign of pancreatic cancer.
- 🌑 Itchy skin without visible rash can be a symptom of liver or bile duct problems, which may be related to pancreatic cancer.
- 😴 Persistent fatigue that does not improve with rest can signal an underlying medical condition, including cancer.
- 🩸 Blood clots can be a first sign of serious health conditions like pancreatic cancer, due to substances produced by cancer cells that increase clotting.
- 🌈 Changes in stool or urine color can reflect health issues, including blockages in the bile duct caused by pancreatic cancer.
Q & A
What makes pancreatic cancer particularly difficult to detect early?
-Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early because its symptoms are often vague and can be confused with common health issues. By the time symptoms are noticeable, the cancer is usually advanced.
Why is it important to be aware of the warning signs of pancreatic cancer?
-Being aware of the warning signs is crucial because early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes and potentially save lives.
What is jaundice, and how is it related to pancreatic cancer?
-Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to increased bilirubin in the blood. It can be a sign of pancreatic cancer if a tumor blocks the bile ducts, preventing bilirubin from being processed properly.
How can unexplained weight loss be a symptom of pancreatic cancer?
-Unexplained weight loss can occur in pancreatic cancer due to malabsorption of nutrients or a tumor pressing on the stomach, causing a feeling of fullness with small food intake. Additionally, cancer increases metabolic rate, leading to more calorie burning.
What are the common symptoms of abdominal pain linked to pancreatic cancer?
-Abdominal pain linked to pancreatic cancer is typically focal in the upper abdomen and can radiate to the back. It may worsen after eating or lying down and becomes more constant as the cancer spreads.
What digestive issues might indicate the presence of pancreatic cancer?
-Digestive issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in stool color or consistency can indicate pancreatic cancer, especially if these symptoms result from a tumor blocking the stomach or affecting enzyme production for digestion.
How does pancreatic cancer lead to loss of appetite?
-Pancreatic cancer can lead to loss of appetite due to the tumor pressing on the stomach, creating a feeling of fullness, or through cancer-related changes in taste and the side effects of treatments like chemotherapy.
Why is new-onset diabetes considered a warning sign of pancreatic cancer?
-New-onset diabetes in adults over 50 without typical risk factors can be a warning sign of pancreatic cancer, as tumors may affect insulin production, leading to high blood sugar levels.
What can cause itchy skin in pancreatic cancer patients?
-Itchy skin in pancreatic cancer patients can be caused by a blockage in the bile ducts due to a tumor, leading to bile salts accumulating in the bloodstream.
How are changes in stool or urine color related to pancreatic cancer?
-Changes in stool or urine color, such as light-colored stools or dark urine, can indicate a blockage in the bile ducts by a pancreatic tumor, affecting digestion and absorption of fats.
Outlines
🔍 Recognizing the Silent Killer: Pancreatic Cancer
This paragraph introduces the critical nature of pancreatic cancer, emphasizing its status as a 'silent killer' due to its late detection and nonspecific early symptoms. The pancreas is described as an important abdominal organ responsible for hormone and enzyme production, which can be compromised by pancreatic cancer. The paragraph highlights the importance of being aware of the 10 warning signs of this disease, which can potentially save lives by prompting early detection and treatment. It also underscores the challenge of diagnosing pancreatic cancer early due to its tendency to present symptoms that are easily confused with common ailments.
🟡 Jaundice: A Key Indicator of Underlying Health Issues
The second paragraph delves into the first warning sign of pancreatic cancer: jaundice. It explains jaundice as a condition where the skin and eyes turn yellow due to increased bilirubin levels in the blood. The liver's role in processing bilirubin and the potential for obstruction in the bile ducts, possibly caused by pancreatic cancer, is discussed. Jaundice is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying issue, such as liver diseases or blockages in the bile ducts. The paragraph also mentions associated signs like dark urine, pale stools, and itching, which can help doctors diagnose the cause of jaundice.
📉 Unexplained Weight Loss: A Red Flag for Health Concerns
This paragraph addresses the second warning sign of pancreatic cancer: unexplained weight loss. It describes this phenomenon as a condition where individuals lose weight without intentional dieting or exercise. The paragraph explains that such weight loss could be sudden and may indicate that the body is not receiving the necessary energy from the diet, possibly due to increased calorie burning from disease processes. It also discusses how weight loss can be associated with conditions like hyperthyroidism, diabetes, depression, digestive diseases, and various cancers, including pancreatic cancer.
🍽️ Digestive Disturbances: A Sign of Pancreatic Dysfunction
The fourth paragraph focuses on digestive issues as a symptom of pancreatic cancer. It outlines the range of digestive problems, from mild discomfort to severe conditions, which can affect the gastrointestinal tract. The paragraph explains how pancreatic enzymes aid in the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, and how pancreatic cancer can disrupt this function, leading to malabsorption and digestive symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. It also describes steatorrhea, a condition characterized by the presence of undigested fat in the stool, as a potential indicator of poor digestion and absorption due to pancreatic dysfunction.
🍽️ Loss of Appetite: A Common Symptom with Serious Implications
This paragraph discusses the loss of appetite, or anorexia, as a significant symptom of pancreatic cancer. It explains how this symptom can lead to serious weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, weakening the body's ability to recover from illnesses. The paragraph details the various causes of loss of appetite, including psychological factors like depression or anxiety, and physical conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders and chronic ailments. It highlights the importance of considering loss of appetite as a potential warning sign of pancreatic cancer and other serious health issues.
💉 New-Onset Diabetes: A Surprising Link to Pancreatic Cancer
The sixth paragraph examines the development of new-onset diabetes as a warning sign of pancreatic cancer. It describes how this sudden onset of diabetes in individuals with previously normal blood sugar levels can be a significant indicator of an underlying health issue. The paragraph explains the role of the pancreas in regulating blood sugar through insulin secretion and how a tumor can disrupt this function, leading to high blood sugar levels and diabetes. It also discusses the potential relationship between pancreatic cancer and new-onset diabetes, suggesting that the cancer may alter how the pancreas works or how the body uses insulin.
🌑 Itchy Skin: An Unexpected Symptom of Liver and Bile Duct Issues
This paragraph explores itchy skin as a surprising symptom that can be associated with liver or bile duct problems, including pancreatic cancer. It explains how the liver processes waste and bile ducts carry bile to the small intestine, and how blockages can lead to the accumulation of bile salts in the bloodstream, causing itching. The paragraph details how this itching can be a direct symptom of pancreatic cancer or other liver-related diseases, often being more general, chronic, and progressive than local pruritus found in conditions like dry skin and eczema.
😴 Persistent Fatigue: A Sign of an Underlying Medical Condition
The eighth paragraph discusses fatigue as a common symptom that can indicate an underlying medical condition, such as pancreatic cancer. It differentiates between general tiredness and the persistent, unrelieved state of body tiredness that defines fatigue. The paragraph explains how pancreatic cancer can cause fatigue due to malnutrition, poor appetite, digestion problems, and the emotional and physical stress of living with cancer. It also mentions that treatments like chemotherapy can exacerbate fatigue, further affecting the patient's quality of life.
🩸 Blood Clots: A Serious Health Risk Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
This paragraph examines blood clots as a serious health risk that can be linked to pancreatic cancer. It explains the normal function of blood clots in sealing off injuries to prevent further bleeding and how clots that form without injury or don't dissolve naturally can lead to complications like deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus. The paragraph details how cancer cells may produce substances that increase blood clotting and how cancer treatments can also raise the risk of blood clots, particularly in the context of pancreatic cancer.
🌈 Changes in Stool or Urine Color: Reflecting Health Concerns
The final paragraph discusses changes in stool or urine color as potential signals of health issues, including pancreatic cancer. It explains the normal color ranges for stool and urine and how deviations from these can indicate minor or serious conditions. The paragraph details how light or clay-colored stool or white stool can signal a bile duct blockage, possibly due to gallstones or tumors, while dark or black stools may indicate bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract. It also describes how pancreatic cancer can affect the digestion and absorption of fats, leading to changes in stool appearance and urging individuals to seek medical advice if they experience such symptoms.
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Keywords
💡Pancreatic Cancer
💡Jaundice
💡Unexplained Weight Loss
💡Abdominal Pain
💡Digestive Issues
💡Loss of Appetite
💡New-onset Diabetes
💡Itchy Skin
💡Fatigue
💡Blood Clots
💡Changes in Stool or Urine Color
Highlights
Pancreatic cancer is a critical health issue due to its silent nature and late detection.
The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen that plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar control.
Early symptoms of pancreatic cancer are often nonspecific and can be confused with common ailments.
Recognizing the 10 warning signs of pancreatic cancer is crucial for early detection and treatment.
Jaundice, characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes, can be an indicator of pancreatic cancer.
Unexplained weight loss without intentional diet or exercise is a common symptom of various cancers, including pancreatic cancer.
Abdominal pain, especially in the upper region, can be a sign of serious conditions like pancreatic cancer.
Digestive issues such as nausea, vomiting, and changes in stool consistency may be related to pancreatic cancer.
Loss of appetite or anorexia can be a red flag for underlying health issues, including pancreatic cancer.
New-onset diabetes in adults over 50 without typical risk factors may be linked to pancreatic cancer.
Itchy skin can be a surprising symptom of liver or bile duct problems, which can be associated with pancreatic cancer.
Fatigue, defined as a constant state of tiredness not relieved by rest, can signal an underlying medical condition like cancer.
Blood clots can be a first sign of fatal health conditions, including pancreatic cancer.
Changes in stool or urine color can reflect health issues and may be particularly noteworthy in pancreatic cancer.
Regular medical check-ups and attention to symptoms are vital for early diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
The video encourages viewers to value their health and seek medical advice when experiencing symptoms.
Transcripts
And today, this is perhaps the most critical question we have to handle.
This is one of those questions that could, in fact, save someone's life:
pancreatic cancer. It's a silent killer, with quite late detection,
so the symptoms are everything. The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen,
lying behind the lower part of the stomach. Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in the
tissues of the pancreas. This kind of cancer is really serious because it's hard to find early on,
which makes treating it harder. This is because the symptoms may not be immediate or may even be
confused with everyday common issues from the host of other reasons one might be experiencing them,
not necessarily cancer-related. That's why knowing what signs to look out for is super important.
In our video today, we're going to talk about the 10 warning signs of pancreatic cancer that
you shouldn't ignore. These are like clues to you that something might not be quite right. Your body
can let you know with these warning signs. What a difference it may make if people come in to
see us earlier—what a difference getting the right treatment earlier may mean in terms of
feeling not so great to feeling better or even living longer. Some of these may surprise you,
and others might be some things you have heard of but did not know they
could be associated with pancreatic cancer. The pancreas: an organ about the size of your
hand lying behind the lower part of your stomach. Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells in
the pancreas grow out of control and form a tumor. Making hormones to control blood sugar
and enzymes to help us digest food is the role of this really important organ. The pancreas is,
therefore, treacherous in the sense that pancreatic cancer does not show very clear
signs that something is wrong until the tumor has grown to a fair size or has spread to other
places in the body. This is a big reason it is often found in later stages rather than earlier.
The most salient drawback of pancreatic cancer would be the relatively nonspecific
nature of the early symptoms of the disease. Sometimes, early warning signs may be as easy
and interpreted completely differently, like stomach pain, weight loss without trying,
or feeling very tired all the whole time. Such symptoms can easily be confused with
trivial health problems, whereby people wouldn't rush for a doctor's consultation
at once. Such procrastination gives time to the silent growth of the cancer.
Being informed helps us make better decisions for our health and encourages us to seek help when
something feels off. Let's get started. Symptom number 1, Jaundice.
Jaundice is a state of health in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow due to
increased bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that the body produces
when it breaks down old red blood cells. Normally, the liver processes bilirubin,
mixing it with bile and then getting rid of it through your digestive system.
However, under normal circumstances, the liver may be incapable of releasing bilirubin,
or there may be a problem at any place that removes bilirubin. When a high
amount of bilirubin gets into your body and accumulates, you may become jaundiced. This
isn't a disease on its own but rather a sign of an underlying health issue.
There are several reasons why someone might get jaundice. This may be due to liver sicknesses
such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, in which the effective breakdown or processing of
the bilirubin in the liver may not be properly realized. It may also occur
when there is an obstruction of the bile ducts, i.e., the passages of the bile from
the liver to the intestine. This could be from gallstones or, in very severe cases,
from cancers pressing upon or blocking these ducts, such as pancreatic cancer.
Jaundice in adults often indicates a significant health issue that needs medical evaluation. In
addition to yellowing the skin and eyes, it can be associated with other signs such as dark urine,
pale-colored stools, and itching. These indicate to the doctor what is causing jaundice,
for it is impossible to treat it without treating the problem that caused it. The
awareness of jaundice and its meaning should hence be very key. This then would be the clear
indication from the body of something that would have definitely gone wrong,
more so with the liver or bile system. Symptom number 2, Unexplained Weight Loss.
Unexplained weight loss is a condition that occurs to a person without the intention in
the cause of dieting or exercises. It's when you lose your weight without actually being aware or
realize it yourself, be it that your clothes are fitting looser or dropping numbers on the
weighing scale when you have not changed your eating or exercise habits. While it
might seem like a welcome surprise to some, it can actually be a sign of an underlying health issue.
This weight loss could be of an all-of-a-sudden kind, not intending to;
and whenever such is the case, then it might tell us a thing or two—that, apparently,
your body isn't getting the required energy from your diet. There might as well be burning of more
calories than usual due to disease processes among many other possible reasons. This can
be one of the symptoms indicating conditions of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism),
diabetes, depression, or digestive diseases. Most importantly, this is also one of the
common symptoms occurring in many types of cancers, including pancreatic cancer.
Unexplained loss of weight may happen in the course of pancreatic cancer because of
several reasons. The pancreas may be involved in such a way that its exocrine function for
the production of enzymes facilitating the digestion of food is compromised,
leading to malabsorption and hence weight loss. Otherwise, a tumor pressing against the stomach
can leave the person feeling full of only a small amount of intake of food. Any cancer, in general,
increases the rate of metabolism, meaning quicker burn of calories than the body actually should.
Unexplained loss of body weight is a warning sign that should always be taken with due
seriousness. Symptoms should attract attention in case they are quite pronounced, for example,
body weight loss of more than 5% in 6 to 12 months, accompanied by other signs of illness.
Symptom number 3, Abdominal Pain. Abdominal pain is one of the common symptoms;
it is pain affecting the area between the chest and the pelvis. The intensity of this pain may be
from slight discomfort to severe distress. Causes of pain in the abdomen are varied,
as this region of the body covers many important internal organs,
such as the stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines,
and the origin of the pain can be hard to find at times. They may relate to the underlying
pathology or be characterized by the location of pain: sharp, dull, intermittent, constant.
One significant concern with abdominal pain is its potential link to serious conditions,
such as pancreatic cancer. In pancreatic cancer, pain progresses and is normally focal in the upper
abdominal region, with referred pain going to the back from the side. This may be due
to pressure from a tumor against organs or nerves around the pancreas. The discomfort can increase
after eating or when lying down, and it will become more constant when the cancer spreads.
Abdominal pain can also be symptomatic of less severe conditions, such as indigestion,
gas, or a stomach virus. However, very severe pain that sets on all of a sudden,
comes along with jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), loss of weight not explained,
or any changes in the habits of the bowels are all reasons to see a doctor immediately.
These additional symptoms can indicate a more serious underlying issue that needs
to be addressed. Don't ever ignore the pain in your belly, especially if it continues or
if other accompanying symptoms occur. Symptom number 4, Digestive Issues.
Usually, digestive troubles include the general kind of symptoms which affect the gastrointestinal
tract from the mouth to the anus. They usually take the form of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
or constipation; changes in the consistency or color of the stool occur, mostly in a
loose or liquid texture. Digestive problems can range from mild conditions leaving one feeling
slightly uncomfortable to serious conditions that impede daily activities, and even overall health.
For instance, the cause may be a really common factor and result from dietary choices or stress,
or possibly from infections to more serious ones, like the already mentioned chronic conditions,
or digestive organs diseases, such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or.
Another essential on the pancreas and pancreatic cancer involves digestion. The body's enzymes,
which are secreted, help in the digestion process of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates for use in
preparing the body for nutrient absorption. So, where cancer upsets this function, the absorption
of nutrients is impaired and hence digestive symptoms. For example, in pancreatic cancer,
nausea and vomiting are experienced because a tumor blocks the stomach and, therefore,
food does not make its way through very easily. It may also lead to changes in the stool,
such as steatorrhea (fatty stool), which is the type of stool characterized when
there is poor digestion and poor absorption of fats in the body.
Problems to do with digestion in the cases of pancreatic cancer will also include abdominal
pains and bloatings that are felt after taking food, since the body may have a big challenge
in digesting food without a good number of pancreatic enzymes secreted. Excluding discomfort,
all these symptoms can give rise to very strong nutritional deficiencies and weight loss;
in general, these symptoms can have an effect on the quality of life and
the health status of the patient. Symptom number 5, Loss of Appetite.
The loss of appetite or, in other words, anorexia is a medical condition that refers
to the low desire of someone to eat. As much as this can sometimes be occasioned, probably,
by stress or sickness, persistent loss of appetite can be a red flag for any underlying health issue.
This disorder affects not only eating habits but can also lead to serious weight loss and
nutritional deficiencies, weakening the body's ability to recover from illnesses.
There can be many causes for a loss of appetite: psychological,
such as caused by depression or anxiety; physical, during conditions
such as gastrointestinal disorders, chronic ailments, or infections. Most importantly,
however, loss of appetite is associated with a number of cancers, including pancreatic cancer.
In relation to pancreatic cancer, this symptom of loss of appetite
may be noticed with several causes. The food substances produced by the cancer
may lead to altering the taste of food or reduce the appetite for food. Additionally,
it has a tumor that presses the stomach into feeling full, even after one has eaten a very
small amount of food. Some forms of treatments, such as chemotherapy, are also able to reduce
appetite through its side effects that include nausea and other taste changes.
The loss of appetite in pancreatic cancer is alarming because it leads to cachexia—a
syndrome whereby a person experiences intensive weight loss or muscle wasting,
despite intake of calories being enough. It is not a trivial question of weight loss;
that is the whole bunch of complications that can influence critically the strengths, immune
response, and quality of life of a patient. Symptom number 6, New-onset Diabetes.
New-onset diabetes is the development of diabetes suddenly in an individual
with previously normal blood sugar levels. It is most remarkable when the same occurs
in adults over 50 years without manifest reason, such as major changes in weight,
diet, or lifestyle. This could bring on symptoms of increased thirst and urination,
unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or blurred vision. These symptoms arise
because the body is unable to properly use and regulate glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream.
In the context of pancreatic cancer, new-onset diabetes can
be a significant warning sign. It is very important for the control of sugar in the
body because through its secretion of insulin—a hormone used for absorbing
glucose from the blood into the body cells—sugar is balanced appropriately.
If such a tumor involves the pancreas, it would either impede the pancreas from
secret-creting or else elaborating insulin, and high blood sugar level would therefore follow,
hence also diabetes mellitus. Exactly how new-onset diabetes relates to pancreatic
cancer is not well understood, but it is believed to be related to the cancer
possibly changing how the pancreas works, or in another way, the body uses insulin. In others,
the onset is the first sign of diabetes and if other symptoms remain vague or are absent,
it is in fact cancer that eventually leads to the diagnosis of diabetes.
It's important to note that not all cases of new-onset diabetes are related to pancreatic
cancer. But if, all of a sudden, a person develops diabetes without its usual risk factors, i.e.,
obesity, family history, or sedentary lifestyle, more particularly if he is more than 50 years old,
always it is advisable to go in for a proper medical checkup to rule out
any illness from within the body, like pancreatic cancer or others.
Symptom number 7, Itchy Skin. The itching of the skin is a sensation
developing an urge or reflex of scratching a particular place that could be caused by the
occurrence of both visible and invisible rashes. Although usually somewhat mild and temporary,
chronic itching can suggest some underlying health problems that should not be ignored.
One of the more surprising causes of itchy skin is liver or bile duct problems. The liver processes
waste and the bile ducts carry bile (a digestive fluid) from the liver to the small intestine.
However, if the liver is not working properly or bile ducts have some blockage,
bile salts can pile up in the bloodstream rather than leaving the body. This excessive
accumulation can cause itching, often with little or no rash. This may produce
pruritic skin from the blockage of the bile duct by a tumor. This stops the
normal flow of bile and allows the body to build up, including the bile salts.
This itching, oftentimes, is accompanied by yet another classic jaundice symptom:
yellowing to the skin and eyes, from the same bile duct blockage. In fact, it is just another direct
symptom that something is wrong within or with the liver or the bile system, and the pancreas
is included in that system. The itchy skin in conditions such as pancreatic cancer or other
liver-related diseases is normally more general, chronic, and progressive than the local pruritus,
as found in dry skin and eczema. It also tends to worsen at night, affecting sleep and the quality
of life of an individual. Symptom number 8, Fatigue.
It is a manifestation of fatigue that represents the most common symptom in many,
depicting an overwhelming and constant unrelieved state of body tiredness,
weakness, or exhaustion that is not recovered by rest or sleep. It may happen to anyone,
and relief is generally found by taking rest. Sometimes, fatigue is quite a normal response
in case of an over-exertion physically, lack of proper sleep, and some sort of stress or boredom.
However, if the fatigue is persistent and of unyielding nature without any visibility of
symptoms to show why it occurs, it would signal an underlying medical condition as the cause.
Fatigue is defined as a health condition that is more than being tired. Not having energy without
relief even after a rest is a definition that hinders daily activities and quality of life,
among other health issues, such as cancer. There lies the difference in this kind of fatigue with
general tiredness: it is not essentially caused by energy expenditure and has no relief on rest.
Pancreatic cancer can cause fatigue for several reasons. The cancerous cells outdo
the normal cells in competition, and this leads to malnutrition, which is a contributory factor
in fatigue. Another way pancreatic cancer may result in fatigue is when a patient has a poor
appetite and digestion problems, which will also reduce both the intake of nutrients and
the absorption of energy nutrients. Besides, from the emotional load of living with cancer
and the stress the sickness has on the person's body, an individual would feel weary. Besides,
pancreatic cancer treatments, like chemotherapy, can result in side effects that include fatigue,
which may further exacerbate the tiredness that the disease proper may have caused.
Symptom number 9, Blood Clots. A blood clot is a gel-like clump of blood that
forms in your veins or arteries. It is formed in your body to seal off and prevent further bleeding
when an injury has occurred. However, when clots form without an obvious injury or don't dissolve
naturally, they can pose serious health risks. This can lead to complications such as deep vein
thrombosis due to the formation of clots that occlude the blood flow in the veins of the legs,
or a clot may travel to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolus, which is dangerous to life.
Some underlying fatal health conditions that are first signaled by blood clots
may include varied types of cancers, such as pancreatic cancer. Some of the factors that
make the risk of blood clots (technically called thrombosis) are raised with cancer.
It is believed that these cancer cells may produce substances that increase clotting
of the blood. Some of the treatments for cancer may also increase blood-clot risk.
In cases of pancreatic cancer, it is actually the effect of the disease that not only compromises
the blood supply to the pancreas and its surrounding but also increases the
thrombotic tendency. The complications present with clots in pancreatic cancer patients;
when the clot has moved to the lungs, there might be sudden shortness of breath. The swelling, pain,
and redness on one of the limbs, most probably a leg, are pointing to the possible signs of the
clot, and complications set in as soon as the clot has traveled to the lungs.
Symptom number 10, Changes in Stool or Urine Color.
Changes in color of stool or urine can be direct reflection signals into one's health,
either signaling minor issues or more serious conditions. For most people, normal
stool is brown in color and comes from bile, a digestive fluid produced in the liver. Normally,
urine changes from pale yellow to deep amber in color due to hydration, but really remarkable
deviations from these colors can provide important clues about your bodily functions.
Similarly, dark urine most often means a person is dehydrated and signals increasing the amount
of water they are drinking. However, when the consistent darkness of urine
even when adequately hydrated comes about or the presence of blood (turning urine pink or red),
the latter might be to indicate liver problems or urinary tract infections, among other concerns.
In the same view, color changes in the stool may signal a health problem. Light
or clay-colored stool or even white stool signals a blockage in the bile duct. The
condition may arise from many things, among them gallstones or tumors that press on the
bile duct. On the other hand, very dark or black stools may be indicative of bleeding
from the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, like from ulcers or gastric cancers.
In the context of pancreatic cancer, changes in stool or urine color are particularly
noteworthy. Where the pancreas is attached, it aids digestion, and at the same time,
there is regulation of some enzymes which aid in the degradation of foodstuffs. It may be that a
tumor has blocked the bile duct. In that case, if bile is prevented from entering the intestines,
there is going to be a light coloration of the stool, and that of urine will be dark. This
blockage affects the digestion and absorption of fats, further altering stool appearance.
If you acknowledge that from today's topic, indeed, some of the above symptoms accompany you,
such as losing weight without trying, changing appetite, or any other, consider them as a message
to get advice from a healthcare provider. Be aware; your body talks with symptoms;
paying attention to such signals in their first stages could have a big impact on your
health. Don't wait and ignore these signals; your health should not be left to chance.
Not only would time-to-time consultation with a doctor keep you in line with health issues,
but regular visits might actually catch a problem that you might
not even have known was brewing. Set reminders for the same on a monthly,
quarterly, or annual basis that becomes part of your daily regimen for a healthier life.
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