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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the organ Pancreas. It is usually caused by gall stones or Alcoholism and can be a serious condition sometimes causing death. Other causes are certain medications like diuretics, steroids, viral infection like mumps,and hypercalcaemia and hyperlipidemias and abdominal trauma can all trigger an attack of pancreatitis.
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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 complications may occur with surgical pancreatitis treatment?
Surgical treatment of pancreatitis is frequently followed by complications because of the leakage of pancreatic enzymes from the remaining portion of the organ.
Inflammation of the pancreas due to a splenectomy?
Inflammation of the pancreas is known as Pancreatitis. Acute chemical pancreatitis can occur after certain operations or procedures such as an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), Cholecystectomy, splenectomy and more.
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.
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What is pancreanitis?
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It can occur in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis typically presents suddenly and can resolve with treatment, while chronic pancreatitis is a long-lasting condition that can lead to permanent damage to the pancreas. Common causes include gallstones, chronic and excessive alcohol consumption, and certain medications.
Can mood disorders cause pancreatitis?
Mood disorders have not been linked to pancreatitis. In 5% of cases, patients develop pancreatitis after taking certain medications. Acute Chemical Pancreatitis is a rarely-reported serious complication of the antidepressant Clomipramine when overdosed. In short, medicine only accounts for 5% or less of the cases of pancreatitis each year. Out of the known medications that can cause it, only one is an antidepressant and it is a rare complication that can only occur in some cases of overdose. This is the only way to link a mood disorder to pancreatitis. The most common causes are alcohol abuse and gall bladder stones, accounting for 80%-90% of all cases. Other known causes include certain surgeries, injuries, high levels of fat in the blood and exposure to certain chemicals.
Can someone have more than one buttcheek?
No, humans typically have two buttocks, commonly referred to as buttcheeks. Each buttock consists of muscle and fat tissue and is located on either side of the body. While variations in anatomy can occur due to medical conditions or surgeries, the standard human anatomy includes only two buttcheeks.
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What happens if pancreas swells?
Pancreatitis, quite literally "inflammation of the pancreas", causes the pancreas to swell. Pain, nausea (sometimes vomiting) and abdominal distention and tenderness are all likely to occur during an attack of acute pancreatitis. The pancreatic juices which contain digestive enzymes leak during this condition and cause the organ to essentially "digest itself".
What causes swollen liver and pancreas?
Pancreatitis is literally inflammation of the pancreas. Many patients do have mild swelling in the abdomen, not all will. The most common symptom of pancreatitis is pain. Some present with nausea, vomiting, fever or chills as well.
