Symptoms of Pancreas Problems

Pancreas is a very important organ of our body. In fact, it is the largest organ of our body which plays a major role in the digestion as it releases digestive juices and enzymes in the intestine, so that the food is digested. The nutritional elements are absorbed by the walls of the intestine. Thus nutrients are ultimately assimilated in the blood for the use of the human body. Pancreas is located in the abdomen region. It is called a hidden organ, because it is located deep behind the stomach. Pancreas also produces insulin, which plays a major role in balancing the sugar level in human body. However there are several disorders that ail the pancreas and in turn ail the individual. A disorder can be identified by the symptoms and here we would discuss some of such symptoms.

Disorders of the Pancreas
There are various diseases that can affect the pancreas which are as follows:

• Acute Pancreatitis
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Pancreatic Tumor
• Diabetes Mellitus

Here we will discuss the symptoms of some of these disorders. Symptoms at times are misleading therefore it is important to diagnose the disease properly to be able to treat it accordingly.

Important Symptoms of Pancreas Problems
Before we start looking at the various acute, chronic and other serious problems with pancreas symptoms, here are signs of pancreas problems which will help you diagnose if you have any pancreas problems or not.

• The pain in the abdomen is the common symptoms in the case of all pancreatic disorders and can be sudden and severe.
• Pain is mainly in the center of the abdomen where the pancreas is located and then spreads to the whole of the upper and lower abdomen.
• It should be observed if the pain occurs only after eating something, then it is a sure sign of pancreatic disorder.
• Another common symptom is increased pain when the individual lies down on his back.
• Since pancreatic disorder affects the eating and digestion of food, one experiences feelings of nausea, which is very common because the body wants to get rid of the food that it has eaten.

Pancreatic problems also lead to problems in the liver. There are many associated disorders, which ail the human body if the pancreas malfunctions.

Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a term used for that condition in which the organ swells up and the symptoms that can warn you about the disorder are as follows:

• Trauma
• Hereditary factors
• Consumption of alcohol
• Drug abuse
• Presence of blood fats
• Gallbladder disorder
• Pain in the abdominal area
• Vomiting
• Rapid pulse rate
• Fever
• Low blood pressure
• Dehydration

Symptoms of Chronic Pancreatitis
Most of the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis are same as acute pancreatitis but then there are some that prove that the stage of chronic pancreatitis is actually an advanced stage of pancreatic disorder. Here are some of the following:

• Pain in the abdomen
• Loss of weight
• Malabsorption

Malabsorption occurs since the pancreas fail to work properly and therefore, it doesn't release the pancreatic juices and enzymes. The food is not broken down, neither are the nutritional elements absorbed, thus resulting in malabsorption.

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
In case of pancreatic cancer the symptoms vary with the stage the cancer is in and also the location that is effected by the cancer. The symptoms at an early stage can include the following:

• Loss of appetite
• Stomach ache
• Loss of weight
• Backache
• Jaundice
• Frequent fevers
• Itching

Jaundice attracts the attention of most of the patients and that is when they consult doctors otherwise patients tend to take all the other symptoms lightly.

Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas is not able to produce the hormone insulin. However, this disorder can also occur if the insulin secreted by the body is getting used up. The symptoms of this disorder are:

• Fatigue
• Low energy levels
• Excessive thirst
• Frequent urination

These were the various disorders related to pancreas and the symptoms of pancreas problems. If you are experiencing any pancreas disorder symptoms, then book an appointment of a doctor. The doctor will help you diagnose the disorder and recommend the appropriate treatment.