Chronic Pancreatitis is referred to that condition when the pancreas gets inflamed from time to time and this inflammation gradually affects the functioning of the organ and also causes chronic abdominal pain.
What is Chronic Pancreatitis?
As you must have already known that the function of pancreas involves the production of important digestive enzymes which helps in breaking down the food particles. Another function of this organ involves the production of hormones that controls the sugar level in the bloodstream. Chronic pancreatitis is referred to that condition where the patient experiences chronic abdominal pain due to inflammation of pancreas from time to time.
What are the Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis?
The causes of chronic pancreatitis are:
The main cause of chronic pancreatitis is alcohol abuse. Long term exposure to alcohol leads to a wide range of disorders including chronic pancreatitis.
It might also result due to the occurrence of autoimmune disorders. These disorders occur when the body cells get confused and attack the healthy cells instead of the affected ones.
What are the Symptoms of Chronic Pancreatitis?
The symptoms of pancreatitis are as follows:
Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis?
The several possible treatment measures for chronic pancreatitis are as follows:
Medications:
Yes, medications can be effective in chronic pancreatitis. The medications can give you relief from the excruciating pain. They can also help you with the digestive process if the level of your enzymes is too low. If you are suffering from autoimmune pancreatitis, the doctor might prescribe you some steroids.
Endoscopy:
An endoscope can be used in case of chronic pancreatitis if the condition has resulted from some blockage. The endoscope has the ability to clear the blockage.
Surgery:
Surgical methods are indicated in cases of severe chronic pancreatitis where the pain has not responded to medications.
Dr.
G. Parthasarathy
Sr. Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology,
Laparoscopic & Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Surgery
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad.
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