Unusual High Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms

Fat in Your Stool

High pancreatic cancer can put a damper on the production of enzymes that help the body digest and absorb fat. To prevent accumulation of fat, your body will use bowel movements to clear out undigested fat. This can lead to oily stool that, in most cases, has a foul smell.

Excessive Thirst

High pancreatic cancer can cause damaged beta cells (cells responsible for producing and releasing insulin). When your body produces little or no insulin, your blood sugar levels might climb. High blood sugars can cause increased hunger, frequent urination and excessive thirst.

Unexplained Weight Loss

Achieving a healthy weight is a vital step toward living a happy, fulfilling life. However, not all weight loss cases mean everything is okay with you. For instance, if you lose weight without any effort (changing your diet or exercising regularly), there is a decent chance you have cancer. It can be stomach, liver, colon, lung, oesophagus or pancreatic cancer.

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