Austin Pancreatic Disorders is an open access, peer reviewed, scholarly journal dedicated to publish articles covering all areas of pancreatic disorders, diseases, symptoms, treatment and cure. The journal aims to promote latest information and provide a forum for doctors, researchers, physicians, and healthcare professionals to find most recent advances in the areas of Pancreas. Austin Pancreatic Disorders accepts research articles, reviews, mini reviews, case reports and rapid communication covering all aspects of Pancreas. Austin Pancreatic Disorders strongly supports the scientific up gradation and fortification in related scientific research community by enhancing access to peer reviewed scientific literary works. Austin Publishing Group also brings universally peer reviewed journals under one roof thereby promoting knowledge sharing.

1. PANCREATIC
DISORDRERS

2. PANCREAS?
Pancreas is an elongated organ located
towards the back of the abdomen, behind the
stomach.
It is the first part of small intestine which
is composed of lobes of soft texture.
It consists of exocrine glands and internal
secretion of glands called “islands of
langerhans”.

3. LOCATION OF PANCREAS

4. FUNCTIONS OF PANCREAS
It releases powerful enzymes into the small
intestine to aid the digestion of food.
It releases hormones insulin and glucagon
into the bloodstream which helps in
distribution of energy and regulates the level
of sugar in the blood.
Two major functions of pancreas are:

6. PANCREATIC DISORDERS?
Pancreatitis- inflammation of pancreas,
acute pancreatitis results from blocked ducts
that force pancreatic juice to backflow ,
digesting the gland.
Cystic fibrosis- thick secretions block flow
of pancreatic juice.
Pancreatic cancer

8. VARIOUS CAUSES
Consumption of alcohol
Intake of drugs
Trauma
Scorpion sting
Idiopathic
Infections
Steroids
Auto immune gallstones
Hypertriglyceridemia(greater
than 1000mg/DL)

9. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Jaundice
Darkening of urine
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal or back pain
Weight loss and poor appetite
Digestive problems
Gallbladder enlargement
Blood cots or fatty tissue abnormalities
Diabetes

10. DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS
Amylase test
Abdominal X-ray
Chymotrypsin test
ERCP(endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal test
Gastrin test
Lipase test
Trypsinogen test

11. TREATMENTS AND
THERAPIES
Yoga
Massage therapy
Therapeutic touch
Physical exercise
Meditation
Laughter
Acupuncture

13. 5 FOODS FOR PANCREAS
HEALTH
SPINACH & KALE BROWN RICE & OAT MEAL
RED GRAPES &
BLUEBERRIES
CABBAGE & BROCCILI
REISHI MUSHROOM