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Pancreatitis literally means "inflammation of the pancreas". Patients present with moderate to severe pain in the abdomen. Other symptoms include;
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever, chills or both
- Swelling in the abdomen
- Tenderness to touch
The pancreas's main functions are to produce the insulin hormone that regulates blood sugar levels and to secrete digestive enzymes that help break down fats, proteins and starches. With pancreatitis the body's digestive juices remain trapped within the glandular organ and begin to break down its own tissue. Essentially, the pancreas tries to digest itself.
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Pancreatitis is a disorder of which body system?
Pancreatitis is the inflammation or infection of the pancreas, a glandular organ that is a part of both the endocrine and digestive systems.
What is pancreaitus?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas assists digestion and regulates the way the body processes sugar. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic.
Does pancreatitis affect more woman or men?
Both forms of pancreatitis (acute and chronic) occur more often in men than women. However, women are 1.5 times more likely than men to have acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones. On the other hand, men are 6 times more likely than women to have acute pancreatitis caused by alcoholism.
What do you need for pancreatitis emergency?
Pancreatitis is an emergency on its own. If your pancrease explodes you can die from the poisons it will release in to your body. Your doctor may put you on meds to try and calm your pancrease but if that does not work you may need to get it removed.
Is pancreatitis a disorder of the skeletal system?
No. Pancreatitis is the inflamation or infection of the pancreas, a glandular organ which secretes digestive enzymes and produces insulin which regulates the body's glucose levels. The pancreas is part of the endocrine and digestive systems.
Can pancreatitis cause lethargy?
Pancreatitis in cats may cause lethargy.
What is lung pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis literally means "Inflammation of the Pancreas". Your lungs and pancreas are not part of the same system so lung pancreatitis doesn't exist.
Is jaundice normal with pancreatitis?
Jaundice is a condition that can occur in severe cases of Pancreatitis. Most often, jaundice occurs in patients who have contracted pancreatitis due to alcohol abuse.
What is the difference between pancreatitis and hepatitis?
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas whereas hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
Can you eat tuna with pancreatitis?
well i have pancreatitis too but too bad no you cant sorry pal
Can Acute Chemical Pancreatitis such as that brought on post surgery ever lead to Chronic Pancreatitis?
It could but probably would not. Acute pancreatitis is usually temporary due to alcohol, drugs, ect. Things that can be changed or eliminated entirely. Chronic pancreatitis is caused by other things. Gallstones, problems with the pancreas itself, ect. But with either type of pancreatitis diet plays a big part. People that suffer from chronic pancreatitis learn very quickly what can be tolerated and what cannot. And either kind of pancreatitis can be deadly, and is extremely painful.
Is pancreatitis painful?
Yes, the pancreas is inflamed and often times infected during pancreatitis making it a painful condition. IV or oral pain medication is often paired with the treatment of pancreatitis.
