Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis Treatment in Ludhiana, Punjab

Pancreatitis

What is Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis Treatment in Ludhiana, Punjab, Pancreatitis is a disease that results in pancreatic inflammation. The pancreas is a large gland that is present behind the stomach and it is close to the small intestine. The main function of the pancreas include:

  • It helps in releasing the digestive enzymes into the small intestine which helps indigestion.
  • It helps in the release of glucagon and insulin into the bloodstream. The hormones are great as they control how the food is used for energy.

The pancreas can get damaged when the digestive enzymes do not work before the pancreas release them.

Types of Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis
It is a sudden inflammation that lasts a short time. During this condition, the patient has severe to mild discomfort which can turn to be a life-threatening illness. When the patient gets the right treatment he can recover completely.

Chronic pancreatitis
It is a long-lasting inflammation, and it occurs after acute pancreatitis. Another major issue is that you drink lots of alcohol. In many cases, the patient does not have any symptoms even after consuming alcohol for a long time but suddenly the symptoms can become severe.

Pancreatitis Symptoms

Symptoms of acute pancreatitis

  • Fever
  • Swollen and tender belly
  • Higher heart rate
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Pain in the upper part of your belly that goes into your back. Eating results in an excess problem, and you should avoid foods high in fat.

Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis

  • Upset stomach and vomiting
  • Constant pain in the upper belly which can reach the back and the person is not able to deal with it.
  • Weight loss and diarrhea because the pancreas is not able to release the enzymes which can break down the food.

What are the possible risk factors?

Causes of Acute pancreatitis:

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Drinking lots of alcohol
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Surgery
  • Trauma
  • Infections
  • Gallstones
  • Medications

In around 15% of the cases, the exact causes are not known

Causes of Chronic pancreatitis

  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Family history of pancreas disorders
  • Gallstones
  • High triglycerides
  • Medications
  • Long Term alcohol use

Pancreatitis Diagnosis
The patient with acute pancreatitis needs to give blood to measure the digestive enzymes which are lipase and amylase. In case, both of their levels are extremely high then you have acute pancreatitis. Some of the additional tests are:

  • Pancreatic function to find out if the pancreas is making the digestive enzymes in the right amount.
  • MRI, Ultrasound, and CT scan which helps to take pancreas images.
  • ERCP is done to see the bile ducts and pancreatic.
  • During a biopsy, the doctor will use the needle to take the tissue sample from the pancreas.

Pancreatitis Treatment

Treatment for acute pancreatitis

  • If the patient has an infection then medications are given.
  • IV fluid is given with the help of the needle.
  • Fasting or low-fat diet is suggested. In some cases, recovery is possible if you stop eating. In this case, you will be getting the nutrition with the help of a feeding tube.
  • Take the necessary pain medications.

What if the patient’s condition is severe?

  • Gallbladder surgery if the gallstone is caused by pancreatitis.
  • ERCP so that the gallstones are blocking the pancreatic ducts or bile.
  • In some cases, surgery is suggested so that the diseased or dead tissue can be taken out.

Treatment for chronic pancreatitis

  • Insulin to treat diabetes
  • Pancreatic enzymes to help your body get enough nutrients from your food
  • Surgery or procedures to relieve pain, help with drainage, or treat blockages
  • Pain medicine
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