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4. Nausea and Vomiting
Almost 40% of patients with pancreatic cancer suffer from nausea and vomiting. These symptoms happen due to various reasons. In most cases, these symptoms happen when a patient undergoes radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Sometimes, the obstruction of the bowel as a result of the tumor growth can trigger these symptoms.
It is important to see your doctor when you suffer from nausea and vomiting to determine the exact reasons behind these and for proper treatment to be provided. There are medications that can help treat these symptoms. Some of the best ones are Metoclopramide, Granisetron, and Ondansetron. Corticosteroids are also effective in the prevention of vomiting.
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