Surely each of us at least once in life experienced an unpleasant symptom of pancreatic disease. Modern nutrition and a passive lifestyle have a rather negative effect on the work of this important organ. In order to find out whether the symptom of pancreatic disease really bothers you or is it something else, consider all the existing signs of this deviation in more detail.
Acute pancreatitis
With such 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. Thus, the symptom of pancreatic disease appears as follows:
- vomiting frequently with no relief;
- dry mouth;
- presence of bile impurities in vomit;
- nausea;
- hiccups;
- burp.
Progressive disease
With a progressive course, it is very difficult not tonotice signs of pancreatic disease. Symptoms become more intense, and the patient's condition worsens greatly, he has:
- temperature rising;
- shortness of breath appears;
- heart rate quickens;
- lowering blood pressure;
- sticky sweat;
- skin integuments turn pale;
- the tongue becomes dry, on which plaque appears.
What symptoms of pancreatic disease are observed during external examination of the patient?
During 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 arise both in the abdominal organs and beyond. Such pathologies include peritonitis, phlegmon and suppuration of the omental bag, intraperitoneal, acute ulcers and erosion of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as exudative pleurisy, pneumonia, edema and lung abscesses.
Cholangiogenic pancreatitis
In patients with duct stones, the main symptom of pancreatic disease appears immediately after a meal that includes foods that have choleretic properties. These components include fats, proteins and acids.
Alcoholic pancreatitis (chronic)
Symptoms of this disease appear after taking sour and spicy foods, as well as freshvegetables and fruits. Signs of alcoholic pancreatitis include intestinal colic, pain in the right hypochondrium (gives to the back), vomiting with bile.
Heavy forms
Such an advanced stage can lead the patient to shock or collapse. At the same time, his temperature rises strongly, the skin becomes almost white, icteric or with cyanosis. As for the last symptom, it is quite rare with inflammation of this organ, but when it occurs, it accompanies severe forms of chronic or acute recurrent pancreatitis. As a rule, the skin takes on a cyanotic color in the anterior and lateral regions of the abdomen, in the navel area and on the patient's face.
