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Treatment For Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

Christabel EgbeamabyChristabel Egbeama
September 10, 2024
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Pancreatitis: Types, Symptoms, and Causes

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There’s no organ that is better than another. Although not really talked about, the pancreas is one of the vital organs in our digestive system. This pancreas also faces different health conditions like any other organ. One of the most common conditions with the pancreas is pancreatitis. This condition is of two types: acute and chronic.

Basically, in a case of pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes which are supposed to help breakdown food in the small intestine, start to attack the pancreas itself. This pain could be temporary which is what is known as acute pancreatitis, and if not treated on time, it can lead to chronic pancreatitis. However, in this article, we’re going to learn all about the available treatment options for this condition.

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  • Treatment options for Pancreatitis
    • For Acute Pancreatitis
    • For Chronic Pancreatitis
  • How Do I Know If My Treatment Is Working?
  • Bottom Line

Treatment options for Pancreatitis

Because there are two main types of pancreatitis each of them has their own treatment options. We would first look at acute pancreatitis before moving over to chronic pancreatitis.

For Acute Pancreatitis

Hospitalization: the pain with acute pancreatitis is typically excruciating. For this kind of pain, patients are often hospitalized for a while. The nurses will administer some fluids through an IV and a strong painkiller to help the patients rest and recover.

Fasting: this is the toughest part of pancreatitis. When you have this condition, you won’t be able to eat or drink anything for a short time. This is because you need to give your pancreas a break so that it can heal properly. Remember that the pancreas plays an important role in digesting your food.

In addition, one of the many roles of the pancreas is to produce digestive enzymes that help break down protein fats and carbohydrates in your food.

Treating the cause: there are different causes of pancreatitis. It could be that pancreatitis was caused by heavy consumption of alcohol or gallstones. If any of that should be the case, you might need surgery to remove the gallstones or support to cut down on alcohol.

Medications: If you finally went through with the surgery, the doctors will recommend painkillers to help with the discomfort that you are feeling and sometimes antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the risk of infection.

For Chronic Pancreatitis

Lifestyle changes: if you are a heavy drinker, then you need to cut down on the alcohol consumption and eat a special diet which has been created by a dietician or your doctor. This will help your pancreas to handle workload better. With these few steps you will be able to see differences in your symptoms.

Medications: just like in the case of acute pancreatitis, you’d be needing a pain reliever to manage the chronic pain and also enzymes supplements to help with digestion since your pancreas isn’t working as they should.

Managing diabetes: another job of the pancreas is to produce insulin hormone in the body. If chronic pancreatitis affects your insulin production comma you might need to get in solution or other diabetes treatments to help with your blood sugar level.

Surgery: Sometimes surgery is needed if there is severe damage or complications with the pancreas. During the surgery, the doctor will be removing damaged parts of the pancreas or fixing any issues that come up.

How Do I Know If My Treatment Is Working?

You’ll start to notice if things are improving when your pain eases up and your digestion gets better. All you need to do is go in for regular check-ins with your doctor so you can keep track of your progress. If you’re feeling more like yourself and sticking to the treatment plan, that’s a good sign that things are going well.

Bottom Line

Pancreatitis can really affect your everyday life, by affecting the pancreas which is key for digestion. There are two types: acute, which hits hard and fast, and chronic, which builds up over time if acute pancreatitis isn’t treated.

Acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis each have their own treatment process. After the treatment is done, you’ll need to go in for regular check-ins with your doctor to see if things are getting any better.

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Christabel Egbeama

Christabel Egbeama

Christabel Egbeama is a health writer and aspiring consultant engineer who recently completed her bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Her passion for safety in the construction industry led her to delve into public health writing. Having undergone training in health, safety, and environment, Christabel has established a foundation rich in comprehending the broader spectrum of health and its benefits for individuals across various ages and professions. She now produces compelling holistic health articles aimed at guiding individuals towards informed decisions for a healthier tomorrow, encouraging lifestyle modifications.

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