Chronic Pancreatitis Symptoms
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
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What Is It?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, the large gland located behind the stomach and next to the gallbladder. Chronic pancreatitis is long-term (chronic) inflammation of the pancreas that leads to permanent damage.
The main functions of the pancreas are to produce digestive enzymes and hormones, such as insulin and glucagon that regulate blood sugar levels. Damage to the pancreas can cause problems with digestion, absorption of nutrients, and production of insulin. As...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
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Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
Signs and Symptoms of Chronic PancreatitisThere are several characteristic signs and symptoms related to chronic pancreatitis (CP) which include:... Read more »
Treatment Options for Chronic Pancreatitis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
Goals of Treatment for Chronic PancreatitisThe goals of therapy for chronic pancreatitis (CP) are pain management, restoration of pancreatic function... Read more »
Introduction to Chronic Pancreatitis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a long, slender gland, between 12-20 centimeters long that is situated in the upper part of the abdomen attached to the back wall of... Read more »
Pancreatitis
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