The pancreas is located in the upper part of the stomach in our body, towards the back. The function of the pancreas is to produce digestive enzymes and hormones for our body. The pancreas helps in the production of lipase, which is a fat digesting enzyme. Similarly, it helps in the production of protease enzyme that digests protein and amylase, which digests carbohydrates properly. It also helps in producing insulin to digest sugar in the body.

This important part of the body can get damaged due to wrong lifestyle, diet and sometimes some medicines. If the signs of improper functioning of the pancreas are identified in time, then pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer can be avoided.

These symptoms are seen when the pancreas is damaged

Stomach ache- Sometimes sudden stomach ache can be a sign of pancreas damage. Due to poor digestion, there is a disturbance in the enzymes and bile juice in the body. Which can cause pain, swelling in the pancreas and other diseases.

Weight loss- When the pancreas is damaged, the release of nutrients from food decreases. In this situation, no matter how much nutritious food you eat, your body will not feel it and this will start affecting your weight. Gradually your weight will decrease and you will feel weak.

Vomiting- When there is a problem in the pancreas, the release of enzymes that digest food reduces. In such a situation, symptoms like vomiting and nausea are felt. If you eat too much oily food, then the pancreas is not able to break down the fat, due to which sudden vomiting and nausea start feeling.

Diarrhea- If you have frequent diarrhea, then you may have a digestion related problem. Which indicates your bad pancreas. When the body is unable to digest fat and protein, it can cause diarrhea.

Bloating after eating- Some people have the problem of bloating immediately after eating food, then it can be seen as a disorder of the pancreas. This is because the pancreas is unable to produce gastric acids that digest our food, which leads to the problem of bloating.