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PANCREATITIS
ABSTRACT -
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of pancreas. It’s the gland located in stomach in upper abdomen. It secretes enzymes that regulates body hormones and helps in digestion. It regulates body sugar levels by secreting insulin.
Types :- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
CAUSES -
- Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cancer
- Hereditary factors
- High level of calcium and triglycerides in blood
- Injury in abdomen
- Bacterial infections
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Significant weight loss
COMPLICATIONS –
- Breathing problems
- Kidney failure
- Diabetes
- Malnutrition
- Severe bacterial infections
DIAGNOSIS –
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Endoscopic Ultrasound to look for inflammation and blockages in the pancreatic duct or bile duct
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Abdominal Ultrasound to look for gallstones and pancreatic inflammation
- Blood tests
- Stool tests
TREATMENT –
- Administration of Intravenous (IV) Fluids
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Pancreas Surgery
- Removal of Bile Duct Obstructions
- Medications such as pain relievers
RISK FACTORS –
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Abdominal Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Smoking And Alcohol
PREVENTIONS –
- Meditation, Regular exercises, Yoga
- Acupuncture
- Consume plenty of liquid fluids
- Quit smoking and avoid alcohol abuse
- Consume low diet food
EPIDEMIOLOGY –
- The incidence rates has shown the range as 5 and 80 per 100,000 population worldwide.
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