Bile Duct Cancer Symptoms Forum

Yellow skin or eyes.

Bile duct cancer symptoms forum.

This is a very aggressive cancer and it s difficult to diagnose because it typically doesn t cause any symptoms until it is very advanced says federico aucejo md director cleveland clinic liver cancer program. Pain in your belly or sides. Upset stomach and vomiting. Normally bile is made by the liver and released into the intestine.

Signs of bile duct cancer include. Cancers that start in the liver bile ducts intrahepatic. Bile duct cancer information including symptoms diagnosis misdiagnosis treatment causes patient stories videos forums prevention and prognosis. Signs and symptoms of bile duct cancer.

Pain in the stomach area. Definitions of bile duct cancer. If symptoms and or the results of the physical exam suggest you might have bile duct cancer tests will be done. See all the forums.

This causes liver inflammation hepatitis. Cholangiocarcinoma symptoms include yellow coloring of the skin and eyes itching abdominal pain bloating and weight loss. An malignant tumor composed of cells resembling those of bile ducts. Jaundice occurs when the liver can t get rid of bile which.

The skin and the white part of the eyes will be checked for jaundice a yellowish color. Loss of appetite or weight loss. The initial symptoms of bile duct cancer occur because of inability of bile to drain normally from the liver where it is produced. Bile duct cancer symptoms usually don t show until the cancer has grown large enough to block the bile ducts these include.

If bile duct cancer is suspected the exam will focus mostly on the abdomen belly to check for any lumps tenderness or build up of fluid. The symptoms vary depending on where the cancer is in the bile ducts. Cholangiocarcinoma is a relatively rare tumor in most populations. Yellowing of the skin jaundice weight loss.

High temperature and shivering.