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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 the condition known as chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis--or continuing inflammation of the pancreas that results in permanent damage to this organ--can develop from long-standing, recurring episodes of acute (periodic) pancreatitis.
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.
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.
How does pancreatitis occur with reference to human anatomy?
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.
How can I describe chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic Pancreantitis is a disease that alters the shape and function of the Pancreas. This can cause multiple different organ failures and harmful sicknesses.
Why give insulin during pancreatitis?
The pancreas is a glandular organ responsible for secreting digestive enzymes and creating the body's insulin supply. In some cases of pancreatitis (inflammation or infection of the pancreas) insulin may be given to help regulate a patient's glucose levels as the gland may not be producing it itself.
Can pancreatitis cause lethargy?
Pancreatitis in cats may cause lethargy.
Can you have pancreatitis from menstruation?
You cannot get pancreatitis from menstruation. Pancreatitis is literally an inflammation of the pancreas, the organ that produces the body's insulin and secretes digestive enzymes to break down the proteins in the stomach.Alcohol abuse and gallstones are the two main causes of pancreatitis, accounting for 80%-90% of all cases. Pancreatitis from alcohol use usually occurs in patients who have been long-term alcohol drinkers for at least five to seven years. Most cases of chronic pancreatitis are due to alcohol abuse. Pancreatitis is often already chronic by the first time the person seeks medical attention (usually for severe pain).Gallstones form from a buildup of material within the gallbladder, another organ in the abdomen (please see previous illustration). A gallstone can block the pancreatic duct, trapping digestive juices inside the pancreas. Pancreatitis due to gallstones tends to occur most often in women older than 50 years of age.The remaining 10%-20% of cases of pancreatitis have various causes, including the following:medications,exposure to certain chemicals,injury (trauma), as might happen in a car accident or bad fall leading to abdominal trauma,hereditary disease,surgery and certain medical procedures,infections such as mumps (not common),abnormalities of the pancreas or intestine, orhigh fat levels in the blood
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.
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.
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.
