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Inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, can often be managed and treated, but whether it can be "cured" depends on the underlying cause and severity. Acute pancreatitis may resolve with appropriate medical treatment and lifestyle changes, such as dietary modifications and abstaining from alcohol. Chronic pancreatitis, however, may lead to permanent damage and requires ongoing management to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional for personalized treatment options.
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What happens when your pancreas in swollen and inflamed?
A swollen pancreas is more than likely Pancreatitis, which literally means, "Inflammation of the Pancreas".
What if your husband had a carcinoid tumor in the lining of his stomach and he has a inflamed pancreas with a lot of scar tissue in his pancreas?
Then you take him to the doctor.
What happens if the pancreatic duct are ligated?
Your pancreas will become inflamed, which in all senses is not good for your body.
Can diabetes be cured with a organ transplant?
Yes it can. There are two types of diabetes, insulin dependant and non insulin dependant. Diabetes ends up affecting the kidney and eventually a kidney transplant will be required. Because diabetes is caused by the insulin production, in the insulin dependant diabetes, often a pancreas and kidney transplant will take place. The pancreas is where the insulin is produced. By replacing the pancreas, insulin production becomes normal and diabetes is cured.
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".
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.
How do you know if it is a type1 or type2 diabetes?
Type one diabetes is very different from type two. If you go to the hospital, they will tell you which one you have. Type one is when a patient's pancreas stops working for no particular reason and stops producing insulin. It cannot be cured. Type two is when a patient becomes unhealthy through obesity or genetics and thier pancreas stops producing insulin. With proper exercise and diet, it can be cured
Why do serum amylase levels rise in acute pancreatitis?
In acute pancreatitis, the pancreas becomes inflamed and damaged, causing leakage of enzymes like amylase into the blood. This leads to an increase in serum amylase levels due to the release of pancreatic enzymes into the bloodstream.
What part of the human body is commonly removed?
The appendix is a small organ attached to the large intestine that is commonly removed through surgery if it becomes inflamed or infected, a condition known as appendicitis.
What causes peritoneal fluid other than that resulting from infection?
Peritoneal fluid is not just produced by infections. An inflamed pancreas, called pancreatitis, can cause a massive sterile peritonitis when it leaks its digestive enzymes into the abdomen.
What is an inflamed ligament?
An inflamed ligament is a tissue in the body that has become inflamed. Athletes have to deal with this condition quite often.
Where is glucagon made?
Glucagon is made in the pancreas
