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Since most cases of chronic pancreatitis are associated with alcohol use, the best way to prevent the problem is to avoid or limit alcohol use. Anyone who has had an episode of alcohol-related acute pancreatitis should stop drinking entirely to lower the possibility of developing chronic pancreatitis. People who have been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis can prevent further damage by eliminating alcohol use.
Blocked bile or pancreatic ducts can be unblocked by surgery or ERCP to...
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Question about soft, bland diet
Question: I just got home from the hospital from having an acute pancreatitis attack; the doc wanted me to follow a soft, bland, low fat... Read more »
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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Chronic Pancr...
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
What tests lead to the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis? Can you identify the cause of my chronic pancreatitis? What is the difference between acute... Read more »
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 »
Pancreatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas (a large gland situated behind the stomach that is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes).The... Read more »
Chronic pancreatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve, gets worse over time, and leads to permanent damage.Causes,... Read more »
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