Pancreatic Cancer: Look For These Signs Now

Bloating

Bloating occurs in individuals affected by pancreatic cancer as a result of ascites or an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. A malignant pancreatic tumor can spread into the lining of the abdomen or the peritoneum. This metastasis causes peritoneum inflammation that stimulates it to produce extra fluids. When the pancreatic tumor spreads or places pressure on the vein that supplies the liver with blood, the patient will experience an increase in blood pressure. High blood pressure causes poor circulation in the abdominal area, which results in ascites and bloating. Less commonly, the liver can become damaged from a malignant tumor growing in an individual's pancreas. As a result of this damage, the liver may make less protein for the blood. Low levels of blood protein interrupt the balance of fluids in the body which can result in ascites and bloating. In other cases of pancreatic cancer, the tumor may cause an obstruction in the lymphatic system, and because the lymphatic system has a key role in draining excess fluid, a lymphatic blockage causes ascites and bloating.

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