Surely each of us at least once in our life experienced an unpleasant symptom of pancreatic disease. Modern nutrition and a passive lifestyle negatively affect the work of this important organ. In order to find out whether a symptom of a pancreatic disease really bothers you or is it something else, we will consider all the existing signs of this deviation in more detail.
Acute pancreatitis
With this inflammation of the pancreas, pain is localized under the “spoon” in the left or right hypochondrium. If this organ is completely affected, then the discomfort is girdle and aching in nature. Thus, a symptom of pancreatic disease manifests itself in the following:
- frequent vomiting, after which there is no relief;
- dry mouth
- the presence of bile impurities in the vomit;
- nausea
- the appearance of hiccups;
- burping.
Progressive illness
With a progressive course, it is very difficult not to notice the signs of pancreatic disease. Symptoms become more intense, and the patient’s condition worsens, he has:
- temperature rises;
- shortness of breath appears;
- the pulse quickens;
- low blood pressure;
- sticky sweat protrudes;
- the skin turns pale;
- the tongue in which the plaque appears dry.
What are the symptoms of pancreatic disease observed during an external examination of the patient?
At an external examination of the patient, doctors note bloating, as well as signs of paresis of the digestive tract. On palpation, all the characteristic features of peritoneal irritation, as well as muscle tissue tension, are determined.
With severe pancreatitis, complications occur both in the abdominal organs and beyond. Such pathologies include peritonitis, phlegmon and suppuration of the omental bursa, intraperitoneal, acute ulcers and erosion of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as exudative pleurisy, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and abscesses.
Cholangiogenic pancreatitis
In patients with stones in the ducts, the main symptom of pancreatic disease appears immediately after a meal, which includes products that have choleretic properties. These components include fats, proteins and acids.
Alcoholic pancreatitis (chronic)
Symptoms of this disease appear after eating acidic and spicy foods, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits. Signs of alcoholic pancreatitis include intestinal colic, pain in the right hypochondrium (gives to the back), vomiting with a bile admixture.
Heavy forms
Such a neglected stage can lead the patient to shock or collapse. At the same time, his temperature rises sharply, his skin becomes almost white, icteric or with cyanosis. As for the last symptom, with inflammation of this organ it is quite rare, but when it occurs, it accompanies severe forms of chronic or acute recurrent pancreatitis. As a rule, the bluish color of the skin takes in the front and side regions of the abdomen, in the navel and on the patient's face.