Pancreatitis: The Silent Threat You Need to Know

Pancreatitis: The Silent Threat You Need to Know | Treatment Options for Pancreatitis

What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is the redness and inflammation of the pancreas. The main functions of Pancreas are- Produces enzymes and spend them into the small intestine, These enzymes helps digesting food ( Amylase, Protease lipase) Produces hormones insulin and glucagon and sends them into the bloodstream. These hormones regulate blood sugar levels. Causes of Pancreatitis Pancreatitis happens when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, irritating pancreas cells The most common cause of Pancreatitis include Alcohol abuse Lumps of gallstones in the gallbladder as they block the pancreatic duct so the enzymes can’t get out of the pancreas Other Causes of Pancreatitis include Belly injury or surgery High triglycerides levels High calcium levels Certain medicines, such as estrogens, steroids Infections, such as mumps, hepatitis A or B or salmonella Cystic fibrosis Tumor Certain genetic defects Smoking Types of Pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis : Lasts for a short time and is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas Chronic pancreatitis: Long term inflammation of the pancreas leads to irreversible damage of pancreas. It can cause complications such as Diabetes Chronic pain Diarrhea Weight loss Low vitamin levels Pseudocyst Bile duct blockages Pancreatic cancer Symptoms of Pancreatitis Symptoms may include Severe belly pain Nausea Vomiting Rapid heart rate Fever Swelling and sore or tender feeling in the upper belly Fluid buildup in the belly Lowered blood pressure Jaundice Treatment of Pancreatitis Medications NG tube ERCP Cholecystectomy

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