How to diagnose early pancreatic cancer

We know that pancreatic cancer always occurs unconsciously in the human body. The pancreas is one of the most important organs in the human body and has a very important position and role. Many people do not know what the function of pancreatic cancer is. They often go to the hospital for examination and treatment only when the disease is in the late stage and more serious symptoms appear. But we know it is too late. So how to diagnose early pancreatic cancer?

First of all, we need to conduct a jaundice test for pancreatic cancer, because pancreatic cancer often shows symptoms of jaundice in the early stages. The jaundice will quickly deepen day by day, and the stool will be clay-colored, the skin will be itchy, and the serum bilirubin will be significantly elevated. Therefore, if the jaundice is severe and the level is 500 units, it should be highly suspected that it may be obstructive jaundice, and it should not be easily treated as a hepatitis disease.

Secondly, abdominal pain is a symptom of pancreatic cancer. It usually occurs in the body and tail of the pancreas. It is often an early dull pain or pain in the abdomen. The patient does not have pain in a specific part of the body. In addition, abdominal pain is more obvious when pancreatic cancer occurs, especially when the patient lies on his back, the pain worsens, and the patient often tosses and turns at night. The pain is relieved when lying on his knees.

Finally, although pancreatic cancer is often hidden, its symptoms cannot be concealed. About 70% of patients experience weight loss, often a weight loss of 20 to 30 kilograms within a few months, and the disease gradually worsens. In addition to the rapid weight loss caused by cancer, there are also the following reasons: eating less and insufficient pancreatic secretion will affect the digestion and absorption of food, resulting in secondary diabetes.

The above is very detailed. If we don’t know the previous situation, we at least have an understanding now. It is worth noting that the examination methods for pancreatic cancer are important. Patients must be clear about this. These examination contents are the key to our early detection of pancreatic cancer and the basis for treating pancreatic cancer. This will be of great benefit to pancreatic cancer patients and is conducive to their physical and mental health.