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Chronic pancreatitis signs and symptoms include: Pain in the upper belly. Belly pain that feels worse after eating. Losing weight without trying. Oily, smelly stools. Some people with chronic pancreatitis only develop symptoms after they get complications of the disease. When to see a doctor
Pancreatic cancer often doesn't cause symptoms until the disease is advanced. When they happen, signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer may include: Belly pain that spreads to the sides or back. Loss of appetite. Weight loss. Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, called jaundice. Light-colored or floating stools. Dark-colored urine ...
A gallstone can cause a blockage in the pancreatic duct, which can lead to inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis causes intense, constant abdominal pain and usually requires hospitalization.
An enlarged spleen usually doesn't cause symptoms. It's often discovered during a routine physical exam. A doctor usually can't feel the spleen in an adult unless it's enlarged. Imaging and blood tests can help identify the cause of an enlarged spleen.
Sacroiliitis can cause pain and stiffness in the buttocks or lower back, and the pain might go down one or both legs. Standing or sitting for a long time or climbing stairs can make the pain worse. Sacroiliitis can be hard to diagnose.
Your pancreas sends insulin to your blood when you eat. When your blood sugar level starts to drop, the pancreas slows down the secretion of insulin into the blood. When you have prediabetes, this process doesn't work as well.
When it does, they may include: Fatigue. Not feeling well, or malaise. Pain or discomfort in the upper right belly area. Possible symptoms of NASH and cirrhosis, or severe scarring, include: Itchy skin. Abdominal swelling, also called ascites (uh-SY-teez). Shortness of breath. Swelling of the legs. Spider-like blood vessels just beneath the ...
You may not have symptoms from pancreatic cysts, which are often found when imaging tests of the abdomen are done for another reason. When signs or symptoms of pancreatic cysts do occur, they typically include: Persistent abdominal pain, which may radiate to your back; Nausea and vomiting; Weight loss; Feeling full soon after you start eating
Has anyone experienced chronic pancreatitis and if so, what were your symptoms? My upper stomach will hurt like crazy and almost feel hard. It is difficult to sit still when this happens. My heart rate will increase; and a new symptom now is a pain in my middle, right back a little below my shoulder blade.
Acetaminophen overdose is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States. Besides being the ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers such as Tylenol, it's in more than 600 medications, both OTC and prescription. Know what's in the medications you take. Read labels. Look for "acetaminophen," "acetam" or "APAP."