Mild instances of pancreatitis often respond well to treatment, but the stakes escalate with severe cases. These can unleash life-threatening complications. Dr. Emily Winslow, regional chief of ...

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Some people experience an isolated episode, termed acute pancreatitis. Other people experience multiple episodes and more lasting pain, called chronic pancreatitis. Treatment to reduce symptoms of ...

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Your poop may also be very smelly. Upper belly pain. Tumors that start in the body or tail of your pancreas can grow very large and press on the other organs in your belly, which may cause pain.

When the patient develops chronic pancreatitis with maldigestion, diabetes and pain, we can offer enzyme-replacement therapy, insulin and analgesics. Various surgical and endoscopic procedures ...

Pain is the most distressing symptom of chronic pancreatitis. Although the pathogenesis of pain is still poorly understood, an increase in intraductal pressure may be the dominant factor.

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Pancreatitis (due to obstruction of the pancreatic duct by the cyst or produced mucin) and abdominal pain are considered intermediate-risk factors when they are related to the cyst, which is often ...

When chronic pancreatitis causes the loss of 90% of pancreatic function this leads to EPI. Pain from chronic pancreatitis can make eating difficult, which can lead to weight loss and malnutrition.

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