Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is long standing inflammation of pancreas resulting in pancreatic atrophy, fibrosis and calcification
Common causes of chronic pancreatitis are
- Alcohol
- Autoimmune
- Idiopathic
- Hereditary
- Hypercalcemia Autoimmune pancreatitis
- Increased lipids in blood
Symptoms
- Pain abdomen
- Diabetes
- Steatorrhoea (Fat loss in stool)
Diagnosis
Following tests are done to confirm the diagnosis
- Endoscopic ultrasonography
- CECT abdomen
- MRCP
Treatment
- Pancreatic enzyme supplementation
- Analgesics
- Antioxidants
- ERCP and stent placement
- EUS guided Celiac plexus block