The pancreas is an essential glandular organ in the digestive system located behind the stomach and adjacent to the small intestine. It adds digestive juices into a network of ducts that eventually empty into the small intestine to process the semi-digested food sent by the stomach. The pancreas produces hormones such as amylase, lipase (for digestion of carbs and fats) , insulin and glucagon (for sugar level regulation), since they also do the crucial task of regulating blood sugar levels. Although it seems lesser in importance to the layman, the pancreas is a primary organ essential for survival. Any sort of imbalance or dysfunction can pave the way to various health problems. In this blog, let’s delve deep into what causes pancreatic diseases and how contemporary medicines treat the conditions.

1. What are Pancreatic Diseases and How to Treat Them?

2. The pancreas is an essential glandular organ in the digestive system located
behind the stomach and adjacent to the small intestine. It adds digestive
juices into a network of ducts that eventually empty into the small intestine
to process the semi-digested food sent by the stomach.
The pancreas produces hormones such as amylase, lipase (for digestion of
carbs and fats) , insulin and glucagon (for sugar level regulation), since they
also do the crucial task of regulating blood sugar levels.
Although it seems lesser in importance to the layman, the pancreas is a
primary organ essential for survival. Any sort of imbalance or dysfunction can
pave the way to various health problems. In this blog, let’s delve deep into
what causes pancreatic diseases and how contemporary medicines treat the
conditions.

3. Common Causes of Pancreatic Diseases
This important organ is quite sensitive by nature. Some conditions such as
gallbladder stones, autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation and
diabetes may promote the onset of pancreatic diseases.
Lifestyle-related determinants of age, obesity, fat-rich diet, chain-smoking,
alcohol abuse etc. also severely affect the pancreas.

4. How are They Diagnosed?
Depending on the symptoms you exhibit or based on the physician’s
treatment methodology, you may have to undergo some basic blood and
stool examination and for advanced cases or chronic pain, you’ll need to
take up CAT, MRI scans or endoscopic ultrasounds. Physical tests only fetch
results to a certain extent, so you must undergo tests when you experience
symptoms.

5. How to Treat Pancreatic Diseases?
Although the causes may be several, here are a few major pancreatic
diseases you need to be aware of.
Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a condition that occurs when the pancreas becomes
inflamed/bigger causing extreme pain and damage to the pancreas or
other vital organs.

6. The most common cause of acute pancreatitis is gallstones or heavy alcohol
consumption, although other factors such as high levels of triglycerides in
the blood, certain medications, infections, or trauma can also lead to the
condition. In severe cases, patients may experience organ failure or develop
complications.
Treatment includes pain medication, IV injections, ample hydration,
switching to liquid food only and in severe cases, hospitalization and
continuous care. Physicians may also advise gallbladder or pancreas
surgery, for advanced cases, to clean diseased or toxic fluid accumulating
inside the pancreas.

7. Chronic Pancreatitis
Advanced stage, resulting in heavy damage to the pancreas. Alcohol abuse
is the fundamental cause, followed by hereditary disorders and medication.
The aim behind treating this disease is to minimize pain, reduce medication
and replace enzymes that can no longer be produced by the pancreas.
Enzyme supplements are consumed orally. Surgery is considered the last
resort. In some cases, anesthetics are injected into the pancreatic nerves to
boost their functioning and reduce pain.

8. Hereditary Pancreatitis
May be caused by genetic mutations, or abnormalities in the pancreas or
intestines. Symptoms could include chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea,
malnutrition or sometimes, diabetes. Pain control medicines and enzyme
replacements are the most sought-after treatment methods.

9. Pancreatic Cancer
Having almost no explicit symptoms, pancreatic cancer can only be noticed
through skin discolouration and detected through radiographic imaging.
Common treatment techniques are pancreatic surgery, chemotherapy,
radiation therapy, pain management or enzyme replacement.

10. Diabetes
This ailment is caused when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin
to transport glucose to the body. When you experience sudden weight loss,
come down with prolonged fever, feel excessive hunger, fatigue and urinate
frequently, chances are you may be diabetic. Although diabetes cannot be
cured, it can effectively be controlled with medication, and dietary and
lifestyle changes.

11. Cystic Fibrosis
This is a pancreatic disease that affects its functioning. Specifically, cystic
fibrosis can cause the pancreatic ducts to become clogged with thick
mucus, which can prevent digestive enzymes from being released into the
small intestine, leading to problems with nutrient absorption and digestion,
as well as malnutrition and growth delays.
Treatment for cystic fibrosis may involve a combination of medications,
airway clearance techniques to help clear mucus from the lungs, and
pancreatic enzyme supplements to aid in digestion. In some cases, lung
transplant or other surgical interventions may be necessary to manage
complications of the condition.

12. To Sum Up
After diagnosis, most people take to modern medicine, which only aims to
reduce or defer the impact of the disease, with no promise of healing.
However, Ayurveda focuses on healing the root cause, by penetrating deep
into your system, with the utmost natural herbal extracts, native natural
food and a simpler lifestyle.

13. Visit the best Ayurvedic clinic for a thorough diagnosis when you feel
prolonged discomfort or pain. Post diagnosis, we begin our highly effective
Ayurvedic therapy to revive your health and naturally relieve you of pain.
Trust in our seasoned Ayurvedic physicians to blend the purest, most
powerful herbs and techniques and offer pain-free, side effect-free, natural
treatment and long-lasting relief to various pancreatic diseases.