10 Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Fatigue
An early symptom of pancreatic cancer is fatigue. It is seen in a majority of patients and can be described as a loss of energy levels that may potentially affect the mental process. Fatigue occurs due to a variety of factors such as the cancer, sleeplessness (due to pain or other reasons), anemia, side effect of chemotherapy, anxiety, depression, side effect of medication, infection, electrolyte imbalance, or dehydration.
Treatment involves elimination of medical or psychological causes, adjustment of medications, and adequate rest. While patients are encouraged to remain physically active, they should not overly exert themselves.
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