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

Need Expert Medical Guidance for Chronic pancreatitis?

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