Changes in Bowel Habits
Pancreatic cancers cause diarrhea and constipation (difficulties in emptying the bowels). The diarrhea conditions of pancreas patients are different that cause floaty, oily poo that is known as the steatorrhea. The poo is pale, large, and horrible and is difficult to be flush down into the toilet. The steatorrhea causes by fat content into waste material that is not digested by bile secretions. These secretions are important to digest food but are obstructed due to the formation of lump over pancreas. If a person is more than 60, losses weight as well as suffering from constipation or diarrhea then he/she must consult with a doctor.
In the end, if a person is concerned with any changes that he/she experience, then one has to talk with a doctor. The doctor asks that how often and how long one has been going through symptoms and may ask some additional questions. It is important to figure out the causes of problems when one experience above symptoms. Once a pancreas cancer is diagnosed then, relieving symptoms are the most significant part of a tumor treatment and care. This treatment may call as supportive care or palliative care. Remember to consult with healthcare practitioner regarding warning signs if you experience above-mentioned symptoms or any other new signs or changes in previous symptoms.
