10 Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Indigestion and Changes in Bowel Habits
Besides constipation, other changes in the digestive tract that can occur are indigestion and diarrhea. It can occur due to the overuse of laxatives (as part of therapy to prevent constipation due to opioid therapy), malabsorption, stress, anxiety, infection, side effects of medication or therapy, effect of the cancer, surgery, bowel obstruction, and pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
The treatment and management would depend on the underlying cause of the indigestion and bowel habit changes. Regulation of food and fluid are most likely to be required. Antidiarrheal medication can also be prescribed.
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