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The condition called acute pancreatitis is often caused by the conversion of?
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Can pancreatitis be passed down?
Pancreatitis is not a hereditary condition. Rather, it tends to be caused by alcoholism, gall stones, certain surgeries or bodily trauma.
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.
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.
Can you get pancreatitis back once gallbladder is removed?
You can most certainly develop pancreatitis after having your gall bladder removed. The gall bladder and pancreas share the same common bile duct and often times agitation to that area can stir up acute chemical pancreatitis.
What is the hunch of Notre Dame had the condition called?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame may have had his condition caused by tuberculosis. It's not clear in this fictional novel what caused his condition.
What condition is painful inflamed intentines caused by bacteria infection?
This condition is called gastroenteritis.
What are three main types of diseases caused by lifestyles behaviors?
HIV, Diabetes and Pancreatitis
The condition called lactose intolerance is caused by?
Deficiency of lactase
Can conversion disorder be caused by a bad dream?
No, conversion disorder cannot be caused by a bad dream, but bad dreams might be present in conversion disorder. The condition is much more complex than can be explained by dreams or by any single event. See the link below for further information on this form of mental illness.
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 it true that hypertension which is caused by another condition is called essential hypertension?
true
What is a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within the body?
The condition is called as infective disease.
