Perhaps not everyone knows what the cyst is exactly, but the fact that it is an unpleasant problem is perfectly understood by everyone, without exception. The pancreas cyst is a common disease, which can be cured if it is detected in a timely manner. And in order to find the problem in time, you need to know how it can manifest itself in the body. This will be discussed below.
The pancreas cyst is a tumor?
The pancreas cyst is a so-called sac or cavity in the organ tissue filled with fluid. The cyst can be filled with enzymatic substances or decomposed dead tissue. Therefore, breaking the bag and getting liquid into the body is fraught with serious problems.
Pancreatic cysts can be of two types: true and acquired, they are also false or pseudocysts. Some formations are real malignant tumors with or without metastases.
The true cysts inside are covered with a layer of epithelium. This is a hereditary problem, congenital. Often a true cyst is a small formation that shows up quite by accident and does not disturb the patient at all.
The false cyst of the pancreas does not have its own layer of epithelium, but it itself is located directly in the organ, in the fibrous tissues. Most often, people suffer from false cysts, and this problem can not be underestimated - with the slightest suspicion, one should immediately seek professional advice. Examination and analysis will help determine the size of the cyst and its location. And a cyst can form in the head, in the body, and in the tail of the pancreas.
The main causes of the appearance of cysts on the pancreas
In addition to poor heredity, there are several alternative causes that provoke the appearance of a cyst on the pancreas, and they look like this:
- violation of a healthy and healthy diet;
- parasites;
- constant stress;
- bad habits;
- inactive way of life;
- previously transmitted diseases (pancreatitis, for example).
The main symptoms and treatment of cysts on the pancreas
Let's figure out how to recognize the pancreas cyst in your body and do it on time. Of course, it is possible to detect a tumor at an early stage only during a regular physical examination. Small cysts do not make themselves felt. The first symptoms begin to appear only when the cyst acquires sufficiently impressive dimensions, because of which the neighboring organs begin to squeeze, and discomfort arises.
A person who develops a pancreatic cyst can notice the following symptoms:
- The most important symptom is severe pain in the hypochondrium. Unpleasant sensations can occur even in the navel and back. Sometimes the pain becomes shrouded, and their strength increases noticeably.
- With a cyst on the pancreas, one can expect a disappointing prognosis, when some formations are probed under the ribs to the left. This indicates a large size of the cyst.
- Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, frequent eructations, diarrhea and mechanical jaundice can also point to the cyst.
- There are cases when the pancreas cyst of a patient raises the temperature, there is a weakness.
Often, the pancreas cyst is treated with surgery. This method of treatment today is considered the most effective and reliable. But depending on the stage and extent of the disease, physicians can also apply the method of endoscopic drainage, which gradually builds credibility, due to fewer possible complications. Helps and removes fluid from the sac with catheters.