Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the pancreas. Cancer that begins in the cells of the pancreas is called pancreatic cancer. It usually begins in the channels that carry pancreatic juices.

The pancreas is a gland that is located in the upper part of the abdomen behind the stomach. The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system. Pancreas produce a hormone called insulin. This hormone helps in maintaining the blood glucose level. They also produce certain enzymes that help the body in digestion of food.

Cancer of the pancreas is an uncommon form of cancer. Unfortunately, the

outcome of this cancer is not very good. Pancreatic cancer affects 7000 people in the UK each year. This disease cannot be transmitted from one person to another.

Causes of pancreatic cancer:

• Cigarette smoking is considered a risk factor for the development of pancreatic cancer. Up to a third of all pancreatic cancers may be linked to smoking.

• People who chew tobacco are also at an increased risk of developing a pancreatic cancer

• Increase in age another reason for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer occurs mainly in people aged between 60 and 80 and is rare below the age of 50.

• Inflammation of the pancreas also lead to pancreatic cancer. People suffering from pancreatitis usually have inflated pancreas. The pancreas usually inflate due to excessive consumption of alcohol.

• A diet containing large amounts of fat, sugar, red or processed meat may increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

• Environmental factors–Long-term exposure to certain chemicals, such as gasoline or certain insecticides, may increase the risk of developing cancer of the pancreas.

• If your diet does not consist of fresh fruit and vegetable you might be at a risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer:

• Weight loss is the first noticeable symptom in a person suffering from pancreatic cancer. Pain in the stomach and sometimes the back due to growth and spread of the tumors Dizziness

• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
• Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle spasms
• Depression
• Diarrhea due to increased production of insulin or other hormones.

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Hearing loss can occur in people of any age. It may develop suddenly or gradually, and may lead to serious other complicated health issues.
Acoustic trauma does occur when a sudden, extremely loud sound, such as an explosion, a gunshot, or a firecracker close to the ear, damages any of the structures in the ear.  It can result an immediate, severe, and permanent hearing loss, which may require immediate medical attention. Temporary threshold shift happens when loud sounds cause a temporary ringing and hearing loss. In such situation sounds may also seem muffled. These effects usually don’t last more than a few hours.

But sometimes it may last several days or weeks. Repeated exposure to sounds that cause temporary threshold shifts can gradually cause permanent threshold shifts, which are commonly referred to as noise-induced hearing loss.

The repeated, frequent exposure to loud or moderately loud sounds over a long period of time can cause hearing loss disorder. This kind of hearing loss can be prevented with special care. The sounds of recreation and daily activities over many years can cause serious hearing problems which may in the end lead to hearing loss.

High-volume music can cause hearing loss. The noise from lawn mowers, household appliances and vehicles can lead to hearing imbalance in the later stages.
By reducing harmful noise levels and preventing noise-induced situations, you can save your ear.  By wearing hearing protectors such as earplugs or earmuffs in noisy situations, you can assure safety of the ears.

Noise-induced hearing loss is usually permanent and cannot be reversed. Hearing aids, which make sounds louder, are often helpful for this type of hearing loss. The strong sound energy in the bend tiny hair cells in the cochlea, a part of the inner ear assures fine hearing. The force of loud noise can damage these hair cells causing hearing disorder. A small amount of damage may have no effect on hearing. But when exposed to heavy noise, the hair cells get damaged, resulting in hearing loss.

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