PANCREATIC

DISORDRERS
 PANCREAS?
Pancreas is an elongated organ located
towards the back of the abdomen, behind the
stomach.
It is the first part of small intestine which
is composed of lobes of soft texture.
It consists of exocrine glands and internal
secretion of glands called “islands of
langerhans”.
LOCATION OF PANCREAS
FUNCTIONS OF PANCREAS
Two major functions of pancreas are:

It releases powerful enzymes into the small

intestine to aid the digestion of food.

It releases hormones insulin and glucagon

into the bloodstream which helps in
distribution of energy and regulates the level
of sugar in the blood.
PANCREATIC DISORDERS?
Pancreatitis- inflammation of pancreas,
acute pancreatitis results from blocked ducts
that force pancreatic juice to backflow ,
digesting the gland.

Cystic fibrosis- thick secretions block flow

of pancreatic juice.

Pancreatic cancer
VARIOUS CAUSES
Consumption of alcohol
Intake of drugs
Trauma
Scorpion sting
Idiopathic
Infections
Steroids
Auto immune gallstones
Hypertriglyceridemia(greater
than 1000mg/DL)
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Jaundice
Darkening of urine
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal or back pain
Weight loss and poor appetite
Digestive problems
Gallbladder enlargement
Blood cots or fatty tissue abnormalities
Diabetes
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS
Amylase test
Abdominal X-ray
Chymotrypsin test
ERCP(endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal test
Gastrin test
Lipase test
Trypsinogen test
TREATMENTS AND
THERAPIES
Yoga
Massage therapy
Therapeutic touch
Physical exercise
Meditation
Laughter
Acupuncture
 5 FOODS FOR PANCREAS
HEALTH

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