Pancreatitis Symptoms

PANCREATITIS

DESCRIPTION

Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, cells of pancreas become inflammatory. With repeated bouts of acute pancreatitis, damage to the pancreas can occur and lead to chronic pancreatitis.

Symptoms –

abdominal pain

tenderness

fever

rapid pulse

nausea

vomiting

weight loss

oily, smelly stools

Risk factors –

excessive alcohol consumption

cigarette smoking

obesity

diabetes

family history

Diagnosis and test –

blood test

abdominal ultrasound

computerized tomography scan

magnetic resonance imaging

endoscopic ultrasound

stool test

treatment –

medications

gallbladder surgery

treatment for alcohol dependence

enzyme to improve