Acute Pancreatitis
This condition is referred to as severe abdominal pain that mostly arises due to gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and fever. While most of them go away on their own, being left untreated can lead to life-threatening situations.
Chronic Pancreatitis
This is a long-term condition where the pancreas becomes permanently damaged. Symptoms often develop gradually and may include persistent abdominal pain and severe weight loss. Chronic pancreatitis can also lead to serious complications, such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Causes include:
- Alcohol abuse
- Genetics
- Medications
- Gallstones
- Heredity
Symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Diabetes
Diagnosis:
- Medical history: evaluating symptoms and risk factors related to health condition.
- Blood tests: numerous tests conducted to check pancreatic enzymes and other markers
- Imaging tests: visualize real-time images of the pancreas using MRI, CT scan and ultrasound.
Treatment:
- Lifestyle changes: Following a healthy diet and avoiding the consumption of alcohol and smoking cigarettes can help to promote a healthy pancreas.
- Pain management: Using certain medications to manage the pain related to Pancreatitis
- Enzyme replacement therapy: a therapy used to overcome the deficiencies of congenital enzymes in the body.
- Diabetes management: Using medications and Insulin to control the blood sugar levels.
- Surgery: in chronic and critical conditions surgery offers the best form of treatment for Pancreatitis.
In case you have been suffering from severe abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss and other related symptoms of pancreatitis, it is advised to seek for early diagnosis followed by expert treatment leading to a healthy life.
Dr Kar is a renowned gastroenterologist of Siliguri known for offering exceptional treatment for all types of digestive system-related diseases. He specializes in using modern surgical tools and advanced treatment methods that helps him to provide effective treatment to the patients.
