Pancreatic Inflammation Care
Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis Management
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It can occur suddenly (acute pancreatitis) or over years (chronic pancreatitis). It is often triggered by gallstones, alcohol, high triglycerides, infections, or medications.
- Severe upper abdominal pain
- Pain radiating to the back
- Vomiting- Fever
- Bloating
- Weight loss (chronic)
- Greasy stools
- Gallstones
- Alcohol
- High cholesterol
- Autoimmune diseases
- Medicines
- Blood tests (amylase, lipase)
- CT scan
- MRI
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Acute:
- Hospital admission
- IV fluids, pain control
- Treating gallstones (ERCP)
Chronic:
- Enzyme supplements
- Pain control
- Avoiding alcohol and smoking
- Nutrition therap
