Pancreatitis
Overview of Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a condition which can be defined as inflammation of the pancreas. There are many causes that can lead to this condition and the damages worsen when the digestive enzymes are activated before they are released into small intestine.
Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatitis
Upper abdominal pain that radiates into the back which may be aggravated by eating especially foods high in fat, Swollen and tender abdomen, Nausea and vomiting, Fever, Increased heart rate
Common Causes of Pancreatitis
Gallstones, Heavy alcohol use, Medications, Autoimmune disease, Infections,Trauma, Metabolic disorders, Surgery
Risk Factors of Pancreatitis
Gallstones, Heavy alcohol use, Medications , Autoimmune disease , Infections , Trauma , Metabolic disorders , Surgery
Investigation Techniques for Pancreatitis
Serum lipase or amylase, Aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase, Full blood count & C- Reactive Protein, Abdominal CT scan, Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Treatment and Prevention of Pancreatitis
Pain medications, Intravenous (IV) fluids, Procedures to remove bile duct obstructions- (ERCP), Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), Pancreas surgery
Available Pancreatitis Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
