PANCREATITIS

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INTRODUCTION

Inflammation of the pancreas. It may occur suddenly, in a severe form as in acute pancreatitis, or may continue as a slow, long drawn illness as in chronic pancreatitis (Smolarz,2010). Pancreas is an organ situated in the upper part of abdomen. About 6 inches or 15 cm long.
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Has a flattened bulbous head that is

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Has both exocrine & endocrine function. Exocrine Function -It secretes an alkaline juice with enzymes (amylase, lipase) which help digest the fat,protein as well as carbohydrates from the food. The alkaline juice helps to neutralize the acid secretions .(1.5 liters/ day). The enzymes are conveyed to

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TYPE OF PANCREATITIS

There are 2 types of pancreatitis; acute & chronic Acute- occurs suddenly & usually resolves in a few days with treatment. If there is severe complication, acute pancreatitis can be life threatening. Most causes of AP is the presence of gallstones

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CHRONIC PANCREATITIS

CP- inflammation of pancreas that does not heal or improve (it gets worse overtime, leads to permanent damage). Just like AP, it occurs when digestive enzymes attack the pancreas & nearby tissue (Kloppel, 2007). Often develops in people who are between 30-40 yrs.
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COMPLICATIONS
Pancreatitis can cause serious complications, including:

Breathing problems.Acute pancreatitis can cause chemical changes in body that affect lung function, causing the level of oxygen in blood to fall to dangerously low levels. Diabetes.Damage to insulin4/21/12 producing cells in pancreas from

Kidney failure.Acute pancreatitis may cause kidney failure, which can be treated with dialysis if the kidney failure is severe and persistent. Malnutrition.Both acute and chronic pancreatitis can cause pancreas to produce fewer of the enzymes that are needed to break down and process nutrients from the food that we eat. This can lead to 4/21/12

Pancreatic cancer.Long-standing inflammation in pancreas caused by chronic pancreatitis is a risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer. Pseudocyst.Acute pancreatitis can cause fluid and debris to collect in cyst-like pockets in your pancreas. A large pseudocyst that ruptures can cause complications such as internal bleeding and infection 4/21/12

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