Pancreatic Cancer: Look For These Signs Now

Feeling Full Quickly

The sensation of feeling full quickly is a common symptom of pancreatic cancer. There are a few reasons a pancreatic cancer patient may feel this sensation. If the malignant pancreatic tumor blocks the bile duct, bile can build up in both the liver and gallbladder. Both organs tend to become enlarged when they are engorged with excessive amounts of bile. The spread of the tumor from the pancreas to the liver can also cause it to become enlarged. This organ enlargement puts increased pressure on the surrounding organs including the stomach. An individual will feel full quickly as a result of this abnormal pressure on their stomach. A malignant and aggressive tumor that begins in the body of the pancreas can rapidly grow large enough to press on the stomach and other surrounding organs. In addition, fluid may build up in the abdominal cavity as a result of the inflammation pancreatic cancer causes to the peritoneum. The accumulation of fluid in the abdomen may cause an affected individual to feel full quickly as well.

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Bloating

Bloating occurs in individuals affected by pancreatic cancer as a result of ascites or an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. A malignant pancreatic tumor can spread into the lining of the abdomen or the peritoneum. This metastasis causes peritoneum inflammation that stimulates it to produce extra fluids. When the pancreatic tumor spreads or places pressure on the vein that supplies the liver with blood, the patient will experience an increase in blood pressure. High blood pressure causes poor circulation in the abdominal area, which results in ascites and bloating. Less commonly, the liver can become damaged from a malignant tumor growing in an individual's pancreas. As a result of this damage, the liver may make less protein for the blood. Low levels of blood protein interrupt the balance of fluids in the body which can result in ascites and bloating. In other cases of pancreatic cancer, the tumor may cause an obstruction in the lymphatic system, and because the lymphatic system has a key role in draining excess fluid, a lymphatic blockage causes ascites and bloating.

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