Pancreas is the vital organ that plays an important role in digestion and regulation of blood sugar in the human body. Pancreatitis is a disease that is caused due to the inflammation and swelling of the pancreas.

1. Acute and Chronic
Pancreatitis- Their
Causes, Symptoms and
Treatments

3. Pancreas is the vital organ that plays an
important role in digestion and regulation of
blood sugar in the human body. Pancreatitis is a
disease that is caused due to the inflammation
and swelling of the pancreas. Pancreatitis can be
of two types: acute and chronic. The only
difference between these two types of
pancreatitis is that chronic pancreatitis usually
lasts for several years but is not so severe
like acute pancreatitis.
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4. Before knowing about the
treatments that are available
for treating pancreatitis, it is
essential to know the causes
of the pancreatitis disease.

5. Causes
A majority of people who experience this problem are chronic alcoholics.
So if you get diagnosed with it, expect one of the first questions from the
doctor to be about whether you drink or not. However, pancreatitis is not
only caused due to the alcohol intake, it can also be caused due to
trauma from surgery or accidents, deformities or problems that can be
hereditary, and even due to infections, problems caused after taking
certain medications etc. In addition to this, gallstones can also create
inflammation in the pancreas and the bile duct.

7. Symptoms
Both chronic and acute pancreatitis
comes with almost similar symptoms.
Listed below are some of the
common symptoms:

8. Abdominal pain in the middle or upper left part of the abdomen that may increase
post-meal or when you lie flat on the back. The pain could be constant and severe in
the abdomen or even in areas of the back.
 Indigestion
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Tenderness in the abdomen
 Rapid heartbeat and pulse
 Fever
 Dehydration
 Weight Loss

9. Patients with chronic pancreatitis
may experience fatty stools that
emit a foul odor which is also
known as steatorrhea. This
indicates that all of the essential
nutrients are not being digested by
the body because the pancreas
cannot secrete sufficient gastric
enzymes that help in breaking
down and digesting the food.

10. Diagnosis of
Pancreatitis
The Pancreas specialists in Delhi take help of
imaging scans and blood tests to diagnose a related
condition. If the blood test indicates an increase in
the count of pancreatic enzymes; then it may
indicate pancreatitis. The imaging tests such as CT
scan, MRI and ultrasound can disclose the
dimension of the pancreas, and if any blockages
are there in the bile ducts. The doctor may also ask
for a fecal fat test to know if fat content is
abnormally high in the stools.

12. Treating Pancreatitis
It is essential to get the best pancreas specialist in Delhi to review your
condition so that you can get the best treatment. Usually, treatment for
both types of pancreatitis involves hospitalization. A nasogastric feeding
tube can be inserted for administering fluid and nutrition so that the
pancreas can get adequate rest. Medications may include antibiotics,
painkillers, pancreatic enzyme supplements, insulin etc. Vitamin
supplements are also administered so that the patient can get the
required nutrients.

13. Once the pancreatitis
is under control, the
health care team can
treat the underlying
cause of pancreatitis
which may include:

14.  Pancreas surgery
 Gallbladder surgery
 Treatment for alcohol dependence
 Removal of bile duct obstructions
Moreover, the doctor may refer the patient to a dietician who can help in
planning a low-fat meal diet that is high in nutrients. Thus, a healthy
lifestyle and proper medical treatment can help in controlling
pancreatitis.

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