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Pancreas symptoms

Pancreas symptoms: Introduction

The pancreas has two main functions: the exocrine half helps digestion by producing digestive enzymes, and the endocrine half produces insulin and other hormones for the processing of glucose in the blood. Damage to the digestive side of the pancreas can cause various digestive symptoms and be caused by several types of pancreas damage or disease. Failure of the endocrine pancreas interferes with glucose tolerance and leads to conditions such as diabetes. Any pancreatic symptoms are serious and need medical investigation....more »

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Causes of Pancreas symptoms:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Pancreas symptoms. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Diagnostic tests for Pancreas symptoms:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Pancreas symptoms. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Examine for signs of complications of Diabetes mellitus including cataracts, diabetes retinopathy, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, Candida skin and genital infections and peripheral neuropathy
    • Examine for signs of secondary causes of hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar) - e.g. Cushing's syndrome, hemochromatosis, Conn's syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Acromegaly.
    • Examine for signs of acute pancreatitis including fever, increased heart rate, pale skin, sweating, anxiety, weakness, tenderness in the upper abdomen, reduced bowel sounds and sometimes distended abdomen
    • Look for evidence of jaundice - e.g. yellows skin and sclera of eyes - may suggest cancer of the pancreas or chronic pancreatitis.
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Pancreas symptoms: Comorbid Symptoms

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Pancreas symptoms. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  1. How long have you had pancreas symptoms?

    Why: to determine if acute or chronic.

  2. What pancreas symptoms do you have?

    Why: The pancreas has two main functions: the exocrine half helps digestion by producing digestive enzymes, and the endocrine half produces insulin and other hormones for the processing of glucose in the blood. Damage to the digestive side of the pancreas can cause various digestive symptoms and be caused by several types of pancreas damage or disease. Failure of the endocrine pancreas interferes with glucose tolerance and leads to conditions such as diabetes.

  3. What is your age?

    Why: e.g. Type 1 diabetes patients are usually younger and lean, Type 2 diabetes patients are usually older and overweight. Most people with cancer of the pancreas are over 60 years of age. Cystic fibrosis presents in childhood.

  4. Are you pregnant?

    Why: may suggest gestational diabetes.

  5. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

    Why: e.g. previous impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glycemia test; Aboriginal and Torres strait Islanders aged 35 years and over; certain high risk non- English speaking background groups aged 35 years and over (such as Pacific Islanders, Indian subcontinent, Chinese); people aged 45 years and over who have one of more of the following risk factors including obesity with BMI of greater or equal to 30, high blood pressure or first degree relative with Type 2 diabetes; previous heart attack, angina or stroke; previous gestational diabetes; obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Pancreas symptoms) may include:

  1. Obesity?

    Why: Type 2 Diabetes is often associated with truncal obesity. Cushing's syndrome is also associated with truncal obesity.

  2. Fever?

    Why: may suggest acute pancreatitis.

  3. Abdominal pain?

    Why: may suggest acute or chronic pancreatitis, cancer of the pancreas or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

  4. Symptoms of Diabetes mellitus?

    Why: Diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes is the most common cause of elevated blood sugars and diabetes-like symptoms e.g. frequency of urination, excessive thirst, weight loss (especially in Type 1 Diabetes mellitus), tiredness, fatigue, increased infections especially of the skin and genitals, blurry vision.

  5. Symptoms of complications of Diabetes mellitus?

    Why: e.g. staphylococcal skin infections, tingling or numbness of the feet, impotence, heart attack, intermittent claudication due to peripheral vascular disease - these complications may be the presenting features of diabetes.

  6. more symptoms...»

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Misdiagnosis and Pancreas symptoms

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News Archives for Pancreas symptoms

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Diagnostic Guides for Pancreas symptoms

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Pancreas symptoms from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Pancreas symptoms. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Pancreas symptoms

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Pancreatitis
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Organs affected by Pancreas symptoms:

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Detailed list of causes of Pancreas symptoms

The list below shows some of the causes of Pancreas symptoms mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Pancreas symptoms?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Pancreas symptoms. Of the 253 causes of Pancreas symptoms that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 9 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 4 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 5 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 16 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 232 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Pancreas symptoms:

The following list of conditions have 'Pancreas symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Conditions listing complications: Pancreas symptoms:

The following list of conditions have 'Pancreas symptoms' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Type 2 diabetes ... Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS), diabetic nephropathy, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), diabetic retinopathy, diabetic gastroparesis, diabetic diarrhea, Diabetic lens, Hyperinsulemia, diabetic lens, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Proximal Motor Neuropathy (Diabetic Amyotrophy)

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Causes of Pancreas symptoms Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Pancreas symptoms based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Pancreas symptoms?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Pancreas symptoms, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Pancreas symptoms:

    Subtypes of Pancreas symptoms:

    Diabetes-like symptoms (148 causes), Pancreatitis (19 causes), Acute pancreatitis (1 cause), Pancreatic inflammation (3 causes), Glycosuria (4 causes), Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (1 cause), Diabetes insipidus (18 causes), Diabetic retinopathy (1 cause), High blood sugar (11 causes), Decreased sugar tolerance in diabetics, NIDDM, IDDM, Glucosuria (3 causes), Hyperglycemia (38 causes), Gestational diabetes (1 cause), Acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis, Organ rupture, High sphincter of oddi manometry, Sphincter of oddi manometry, Diabetic neuropathy

    Medical Conditions associated with Pancreas symptoms:

    Upper abdominal symptoms (2311 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5477 causes), Digestive system symptoms (4935 causes)

    Symptoms related to Pancreas symptoms:

    Diabetes (148 causes), Gall bladder symptoms (17 causes), Epigastric pain (67 causes), Back pain (255 causes), Vomiting (2599 causes), Weight loss (1968 causes), Internal bleeding (3 causes), Steatorrhea (15 causes), Reduced bowel sounds (2 causes), Dehydration (167 causes), High blood pressure (266 causes)

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