- Find
- Manage
- Resources
First Signs Of Pancreatitis
Pancreatic cancer; Cancer - pancreas
Symptoms
A tumor or cancer in the pancreas may often grow without any symptoms at first. This may mean pancreatic cancer is more advanced when it is first found.
Early symptoms of pancreatic cancer include:
- Pain or discomfort in the upper part of the belly or abdomen
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Jaundice (a yellow color in the skin, mucus membranes, or the eyes)
- Dark urine and clay-colored stools
More information on "First Signs Of Pancreatitis"
From Our Experts
Pancreatic Cancer: Know the Symptoms
Pancreatic cancer was thrust into the mainstream media buy the late actor Patrick Swayze's valiant fight with the disease. I have to... Read more »
The First Sign of Diabetes Complications: Leakage in Your Eye
This past Saturday I went to the eye doctor with my husband. He had made the appointment a long time ago and asked if I wanted to go with... Read more »
Diabetes & Pancreatitis: Damaging Effects of the GLP-1 Mimetics?
As readers of this blog are aware, Byetta (also called exenatide), the first approved medication in the class of diabetes drugs called... Read more »
A Byetta Pancreatitis Perspective
A couple of days ago the Food and Drug Administration sent out an alert that it suspects a connection between some of the 30 reported cases... Read more »
From Our Sources
New Clues to Pancreatitis
(Ivanhoe Newswire) Scientists are learning more about how the painful abdominal condition known as pancreatitis may get started. The key may be a... Read more »
Acute pancreatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The main symptom of pancreatitis is abdominal pain felt in the upper left side or middle of the abdomen. The pain: May be worse within... Read more »
Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
Signs and Symptoms of Chronic PancreatitisThere are several characteristic signs and symptoms related to chronic pancreatitis (CP) which include:... Read more »
Combo Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
(Ivanhoe Newswire) A new study finds combining two drugs could extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. Pancreatic cancer is responsible for... Read more »
Pancreatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas (a large gland situated behind the stomach that is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes).The... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
