10 signs you could have pancreatic cancer - including tiredness and indigestion

It's always recommended that you keep an eye out for any worrying health symptoms that could indicate something is wrong.

And with that in mind, the NHS has taken to its Instagram page to share 10 common signs of pancreatic cancer that people should look out for.

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the pancreas, which lies behind the lower part of the stomach. It makes enzymes that help digest food and hormones that help manage blood sugar.

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According to Cancer Research UK, pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cancer casts. But what are the symptoms to look out for?

The first sign listed in the NHS post is skin being yellow, which they said "may not always show on brown or black skin". They also warned to look for a high temperature or feeling hot or shivery and diarrhoea, constipation or other changes in your poo.

Pain at the top part of your stomach and back is also something to look out for, as is noticing that the whites of your eyes are yellow.

A loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss could also be a sign of pancreatic cancer, as is feeling tired or having no energy.

You should also watch out for feeling or being sick, according to the public health body and getting symptoms of indigestion.

The last two symptoms listed in the post were itchy skin and finding that your pee is darker than usual.

It stated however: "These symptoms do not mean you definitely have pancreatic cancer – but it's important to get them check by a GP."

The NHS added in its caption: "Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose.

"It’s important to be checked by a GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms change or get worse."