Pancreatitis

Causes

• • Gallstones: Blocking the pancreatic duct
• • Alcohol abuse: Leading to pancreatic damage
• • Trauma: Injury to the pancreas
• • Autoimmune conditions: Autoimmune pancreatitis

Symptoms

• • Severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back
• • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• • Fever and rapid pulse
• • Tender abdomen to touch

Diagnosis

• • Blood Tests: Elevated pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase)
• • Imaging Tests: CT scan or MRI to visualize the pancreas
• • ERCP: To examine the pancreatic and bile ducts

Treatment

• • Pain management with appropriate medications
• • IV fluids and nutritional support if oral intake is not possible
• • Treatment of underlying causes (e.g., gallstone removal, alcohol cessation)