Is pancreas right or left side?
The pancreas is located behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen . It is surrounded by other organs including the small intestine, liver, and spleen. It is spongy, about six to ten inches long, and is shaped like a flat pear or a fish extended horizontally across the abdomen.Where do you feel pancreatic pain?
People with acute pancreatitis usually look and feel seriously ill and need to see a doctor right away. The main symptom of pancreatitis is pain in your upper abdomen that may spread to your back .Is the pancreas anterior or posterior?
The pancreas, named for the Greek words pan (all) and kreas (flesh), is a 12-15–cm long J-shaped (like a hockey stick), soft, lobulated, retroperitoneal organ. It lies transversely, although a bit obliquely, on the posterior abdominal wall behind the stomach , across the lumbar (L1-2) spine (see the image below).What are the early signs of pancreas problems?
Symptoms
- Upper abdominal pain.
- Abdominal pain that radiates to your back.
- Tenderness when touching the abdomen.
- Fever.
- Rapid pulse.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
