Experts they warn you not to ignore seemingly subtle symptoms appearing on your feet, which may be symptoms of a more serious illness. We are talking about a condition called pancreatic cancer, which considered one of the deadliest types of this disease in the world. , although some symptoms may be associated with aging, they recommend that you consult your doctor.
Symptoms you may notice on your feet
Early detection of cancer is very important because increases the chances of a patient’s complete recovery. Some forms of this insidious disease, including pancreatic cancer, however can be difficult to detect due to their location in the body. According to experts, there are specific symptoms appearing on the legs that may indicate the presence of cancer. It is recommended that people should contact their doctor immediately if they are observed.
A survey created by the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) found that one of the symptoms of this insidious disease is a condition called deep vein thrombosisalso called phlebothrombosis. It is a dangerous disease that causes the formation of blood clots, especially in the lower limbs.
Between symptoms to look out for include pain, swelling, redness and warmth in the lower extremities. If shortness of breath also occurs, it may mean that part of the clot has broken loose and penetrated through the heart to the lungs. That it can cause chest pain and breathing difficulties, a condition called pulmonary embolism. ECPC however assured that the formation of blood clots does not necessarily indicate the presence of pancreatic cancer. “Most are due to other causes,” she said.
Some symptoms may also appear on the legs.
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Despite that Pancreatic cancer ranks among the top killers, mainly because of its insidious nature with vague warning signssuch as unintentional weight loss and stomach pain. Experts note that this trend did not stop even the progress in medicine. “The chance of survival longer than 5 years it is only at the level of seven percent. That’s why it’s important to catch it as soon as possible,” said Dr. Santhi Swaroop Vege from the Mayo Clinic.
