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