Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Asked 8 months ago

How i knew i had pancreatic cancer?

My neighbour was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and it was a shock because she seemed fine. What kind of symptoms usually make someone realize they might have this condition?

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Rohan Kamath Rohan Kamath Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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I first suspected something was off when my fitness tracker showed my resting heart rate was consistently high, and I was losing weight rapidly despite my calorie tracking showing I was eating well. My skin and eyes also started looking slightly yellow on my morning runs. If you notice unexplained weight drops or jaundice-like signs, please go see a doctor immediately.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

A friend of mine who used to jog with me noticed he was suddenly feeling incredibly weak and losing his appetite completely. He also had persistent, dull pain in the upper abdomen. If you are experiencing this, get it checked by a specialist, and once you get their clearance, you can slowly resume light walking to keep your energy up.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

With my PCOS, I am used to hormonal mess, but my aunt's experience was totally different. She started getting severe upper abdominal pain that spread to her back, and she thought it was just regular acidity or gas. Please don't try to self-diagnose or guess on your own; getting an ultrasound done under a doctor's guidance is the safest path.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I completely panicked last year when I had severe back pain and unexplained weight loss, thinking the worst. It turned out to be a bad gallbladder issue instead of anything malignant, which was such a relief. So don't assume the worst right away, but definitely get a proper scan done through a good doctor to know the truth.

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Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, for these serious stomach illnesses, home remedies like ginger tea or ajwain won't help if the root cause is deep. My cousin brother ignored his persistent backache and loss of appetite for months, thinking it was just gastric trouble. If the eyes look yellow or the urine is very dark, you must go to a big hospital immediately.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey, please don't stress too much reading scary things online, okay? Usually, these issues present with very clear signs like deep yellow urine, sudden pale stools, and quite severe stomach pain that worsens after eating. If you or someone you know is having these symptoms, just book an appointment with a gastroenterologist to be absolutely sure.

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