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Doctor suspect ulcer but pain is constant and bad. feels better to lean forward but pancreas enzymes are good and us looks good. tumor on tail likely?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Ulcer more likely: The risk of pancreatic cancer is low but a peptic ulcer boring into the pancreas is more likely. Did your doctor suggest an endoscopy?

Dr Puppala agreed

Answered 8/25/2014

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A member asked:

Doctor suspect ulcer but pain is constant and bad. feels better to lean forward but pancreas enzymes are good and us looks good. tumor on tail likely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Puppala agreed

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