Could My Symptoms Of Abdominal Pain, Upper Lumbar Pain, Diarrhea, And Pale Stools Indicate Pancreatic Cancer?

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2022

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Question : i am worried about pancreatic cancer. im 56M. Symptoms abdominal pain and deep upper lumbar pain increasing for. one year. diarrhea. pale stools. very low amyla

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do an abdominal ultrasound or CT

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Abdominal pain which radiates to the back, diarrhea, pale stools and low amylase can all be related to pancreas issues. You may need to do an abdominal ultrasound or better an abdominal CT to check pancreas and are the best way to check for cancer.

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