Bedside Testing of Hearing. There are many ways of testing hearing in the office. Bedside testing may be used as a screening procedure. While formal audiometry is preferable, for reasons of expense or access, it may not always be possible. In bedside testing, tuning forks (Figure 2) are often used to test at chosen frequencies.
Symptoms of an Enlarged Pancreas. Pain in the upper abdomen is a common symptom. Pain may spread to the back and feel worse when you're eating and drinking, such as in cases of pancreatitis. See a doctor right away if you have these symptoms. Other causes of an enlarged pancreas may produce few or no symptoms at all. Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the deadliest cancers.
The worst symptoms of pancreatic cancer are Vague indigestion (dyspepsia) or abdominal discomfort. Approximately 70 per cent of patients with pancreatic cancer go to the doctor due to pain. Person will undergo pain even while eating. Nausea and vomiting will be also seen in the affected person. The fatty stools that are often pale and smell foul.