Pancreatic cancer in Indonesia has increased over the past 40 years.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The accident pancreatic cancer in Indonesia it has increased over the past 40 years. Although pancreatic cancer is not among the ten most common cancers in Indonesia, it is the sixth and seventh most common cause of cancer death in both men and women.
Pancreatic cancer is often difficult to detect because the symptoms are less specific, but experts reveal that some symptoms often appear even after eating. Reported by Weather Now NewsTuesday (27/12/2022).
Swollen belly
According to a study published in British Medical Journal in 2014, some pancreatic cancer patients complained of pain and a pounding sensation in their stomach before they were diagnosed with the disease. While it can also suggest indigestion, doctors say that in many cases, it can be a warning sign that the pancreas isn’t working properly due to a tumor.
Feeling bloated
According to Cancer Research UK, sentiment swelling after eating it’s normal. Bloating can occur after eating unhealthy foods due to gas and fluid buildup in the stomach. However, if stomach pain, loss of appetite, feeling full too quickly, flatulence, or bloating occur more than 12 times in one month after eating, they could be an indication of cancer risk.
Indigestion
Loss of appetite e indigestion It also occurs frequently in patients with pancreatic cancer. This is because cancer can reduce the enzymes in the stomach that help break down food. It also changes the consistency of the intestines and causes diarrhea and constipation.
Gurgling in the stomach
Gurgling sounds in the stomach can also occur due to malabsorption of food triggered by insufficient pancreatic enzymes. If you hear the ringing too often, try to see a doctor right away.
Patients with pancreatic cancer may also report symptoms including jaundice, yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, and an itchy sensation on the skin.
