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6 min readPancreas Care
Chronic pancreatitis is long-term pancreas inflammation. It can cause repeated pain, duct stones, poor digestion, weight loss and diabetes.
Key Takeaways
- Upper abdominal pain going to back
- Weight loss
- Oily or floating stools
- Diabetes
- Repeated vomiting or poor appetite
Symptoms
Symptoms may come in episodes or continue over time.
- Upper abdominal pain going to back
- Weight loss
- Oily or floating stools
- Diabetes
- Repeated vomiting or poor appetite
Common causes
Alcohol use, smoking, genetic risk, duct problems, high triglycerides and previous acute pancreatitis may contribute.
Tests
Evaluation may include blood tests, ultrasound, CT, MRCP, stool fat or diabetes assessment depending on symptoms.
Treatment
Treatment may include alcohol and tobacco cessation, pain planning, enzyme support, nutrition care, diabetes control and selected endoscopic therapy.