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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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People with these symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes

  • Pit of the stomach has burning sensation

  • Stomach discomfort and grouchiness comes and goes with fussiness / grouchiness

  • Child starts crying or pushes me away if I try to massage the stomachache area

  • I ate something in the previous 3 days that might be causing symptoms

  • Child can't move around much because it makes the stomach pain worse

  • Lower stomach pain that goes away after having a bowel movement

  • Stomach looks swollen and bloated up whenever the pain occurs

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is pancreatic cancer?

Cancer of the pancreas. Risk factors include heavy drinking and diabetes.

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer

  • Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% or 1-2kg in a month

  • Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place

  • Recent weight loss

  • Skin or eyes turning yellow

  • Back pain worse with exercise

  • Abdominal pain

  • Always in pain

  • Skin Itching

Questions your doctor may ask to check for pancreatic cancer

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pancreatic cancer

  • Have you had unintentional weight loss of more than 2 kgs in a month?

  • Do you have abdominal (stomach) pain in any particular location?

  • Have you lost weight recently?

  • Have you noticed your eyes or skin are turning yellow?

  • Do your symptoms appear after exercise?

Treatment for pancreatic cancer

The specialist will confirm the diagnosis and recommend a treatment plan. Options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of the above. Supportive and palliative care with painkillers and counseling also plays an important role.

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Reviewed By:

Aiko Yoshioka

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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