Difference Between Pancreatitis And Pancreatic Cancer: Pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer are both serious diseases. The symptoms of both these diseases are similar but still there is a lot of difference between these two diseases.
Most people think that pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer are the same disease, whereas doctors say that both these diseases are different. Let us know from Dr. Anil Thakwani, HOD, Radiation Oncology Department, Sharda Care-Healthcity, what is the difference between pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
what is pancreatitis
The pancreas also produces insulin for the body which controls the blood sugar level. According to the doctor, inflammation in the pancreas is called pancreatitis.
Symptoms of Chronic Pancreatitis
In chronic pancreatitis, there can be pain in the upper part of the stomach, gradually this pain reaches the back. Due to lack of timely treatment, the condition can worsen. Symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, sudden weight loss etc. are seen in chronic pancreatitis.
what is pancreatic cancer
When abnormal cells grow in the pancreas, it is called pancreatic cancer.
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer
The initial symptoms of pancreatic cancer are abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin, jaundice, changes in stool and sudden weight loss.
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