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What is the condition known as chronic pancreatitis?
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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.
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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.
With chronic pancreatitis does amylase and lipase lab values become normal?
"Amylase serum levels will rise with chronic pancreatitis." I am currently researching the effects on serum amylase and lipase in relation pancreatitis as part of a college course I am taking. What I have learned is that the amylase level will be elevated in ACUTE pancreatitis, but will be below the "normal" range in CHRONIC pancreatitis. In addition the lipase levels "parallel" the amylase levels, but lipase is a bit slower to rise and fall. They both elevate with acute pancreatitis, and both fall below "normal" range with chronic pancreatitis. One of my best references in researching these lab values inrelation to pancreatitis is the National Institute of Health (NIH) website.
What do the MRI results mean advanced chronic changes?
The words advanced chronic changes in MRI results mean that there is some sort of chronic condition which has been present for long enough for the damage to be advanced. An example of this would be the changes which can be seen with advanced pancreatitis.
What is calcified pancreas?
A calcified pancreas is the result of having chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas and commonly occurs in alcoholics.
What is the the medical term meaning inflammation of the liver and pancreas?
No: Hepatitis means inflammation of the Liver.
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.
is there a support group 4 people w/chronic pancreatitis?
here is the DailyStrength group you can visit www.dailystrength.org/c/Pancreatitis/support-group
What is chronich pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters its normal structure and functions. It can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption.
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.
How does one diagnose pancreatitis?
Diagnosis of pancreatitis can be made very early in the disease by noting high levels of pancreatic enzymes circulating in the blood (amylase and lipase). Later in the disease, and in chronic pancreatitis, these enzyme levels will no longer be elevated.
What pain relief do sufferers of chronic pancreatitis realize after surgery?
When a pancreatectomy is performed for chronic pancreatitis, the majority of patients obtain some relief from pain. Some studies report that one-half to three-quarters of patients become free of pain.
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.
