Pancreatitis Treatment in Pune

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is the infection in the pancreas. The pancreas is the largest, flat and long part that presents behind the stomach in the upper part of the stomach.

The main function of the pancreas is to produce the enzymes and hormones that help to regulate the whole body process and also control the sugar.

Pancreatitis can occur as acute pancreatitis — meaning it appears suddenly and lasts for days. Or pancreatitis can occur as chronic pancreatitis, which is pancreatitis that occurs over many years. Mild cases of pancreatitis may go away without treatment, but severe cases can cause life-threatening complications.

Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis may vary, depending on which type you experience.
Acute pancreatitis signs and symptoms include:

Upper abdominal pain
Abdominal pain that radiates to your back
Abdominal pain that feels worse after eating
Fever
Rapid pulse
Nausea
Vomiting
Tenderness when touching the abdomen

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you have persistent abdominal pain. Seek immediate medical help if your abdominal pain is so severe that you can’t sit still or find a position that makes you more comfortable.

Causes

Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, irritating the cells of your pancreas and causing inflammation.

With repeated bouts of acute pancreatitis, damage to the pancreas can occur and lead to chronic pancreatitis. Scar tissue may form in the pancreas, causing loss of function. A poorly functioning pancreas can cause digestion problems and diabetes.

Conditions that can lead to pancreatitis include:

Alcoholism
Gallstones
Abdominal surgery
Certain medications
Cigarette smoking
Cystic fibrosis
Family history of pancreatitis
High calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia), which may be caused by an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)
High triglyceride levels in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia)
Infection
Injury to the abdomen
Pancreatic cancer

Dr. Prasad Bhate is treating all the stomach problems and Liver disease at Aditya Birla Hospital Pune.

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