Acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis involves pancreatic inflammation in a sudden manner presenting as abdominal pain, vomiting, abdomen distension and constipation.

Patients with severe disease may have decreased urinary output and respiratory distress.

Common causes

• Gall bladder stone

• Excessive alcohol intake

• Increased amount of blood lipids

• Hypercalcemia

• Hypertriglyceridemia

• Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

• Drugs

• Tumor in pancreas or ampulla

• Worms in pancreatic duct

Diagnosis

Diagnostic tests of acute pancreatitis are:

• USG abdomen

• Serum Amylase and Lipase

• CECT abdomen

Treatment

Patients with acute pancreatitis may require immediate hospitalization, and treatment includes:

• Adequate IV fluids

• Organ support indicated in case of organ failure

• IV antibiotics indicated in infection

• Surgery or endoscopic/percutaenous drainage in case of infected collection

Need Expert Medical Guidance for Acute pancreatitis?

Consult University Gold Medalist Dr. Ankita Gupta at Gastro Liver Endoscopy Centre, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi for customized diagnostic evaluations.