Pancreatic Enzyme Deficiency
- Chronic Pancreatitis
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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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Introduction to Chronic Pancreatitis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
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Pancreatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon, as... 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 »
Pancreatic pseudocyst
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A pancreatic pseudocyst is a fluid-filled sac in the abdomen, which may also contain tissue from the pancreas, pancreatic enzymes, and blood.Causes,... Read more »
Acute Pancreatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, the large gland located behind the stomach and next to the gallbladder. The... Read more »
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