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Chronic pancreatitis is swelling (inflammation) of the pancreas that leads to scarring and loss of function. The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that produces chemicals needed to digest food. It also pro... |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Digestive problems; Fatty stools; Nausea and vomiting; Pale or clay-colored stools; Unintentional weight loss. The sy...
Causes
Chronic pancreatitis causes inflammation and scarring of tissue in the pancreas. This makes the pancreas unable to pr...
Tests
Tests for pancreatitis include: Fecal fat test; Serum amylase; Serum lipase; Serum trypsinogen. Inflammation or calci...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to: Prevent indigestion; Reduce pain; Reduce stimulation of the pancreas; Treat diabetes (if...
Complications
Ascites; Blockage (obstruction) of the small intestine or bile ducts; Blood clot in the vein of the spleen; Fluid col...
Prevention
Determining the cause of acute pancreatitis and treating it promptly may help to prevent chronic pancreatitis. Avoidi...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You develop symptoms of pancreatitis; You have pancreatiti...
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